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Botonical Name | : | Citrus aurantium | |
CAS # | : | 8014-17-3 | |
Country of Origin | : | Northeast India & Italy | |
Color & Odor | : | Colorless to paleYellow liquid and sweet floral odor | |
Solubility | : | Soluble in alcohol and fixed oils | |
F.E.M.A. # | : | 2854 | |
Specific Gravity | : | 0.855 - 0.895 @ 25 °C | |
Optical Rotation | : | -6 ° to +12° | |
Refractive Index | : | 1.455 - 1.472 @ 20 °C | |
Flash Point | : | 66 °C | |
Major Constituents | : | Linalyl acetate, | |
Plant Part Used | : | Leaves and Twigs | |
Extraction Method | : | Steam Distillation |
DESCRIPTION:
Brownish or yellowish colored Petitgrain Oil is derived from green leaves and thin stems of bitter orange plant through steam distillation process. Featured with translucent appearance, this oil has pleasant smell that resembles to the scent of clary sage oil. CONSTITUENTS:
Petitgrain oil contains compounds like linalool, geraniol, myrcene, geranyl acetate, terpineol, linalyl acetate, neryl acetate and nerol. AROMATIC SUMMARY / NOTE / STRENGTH OF AROMA:
The top note long lasting bitter smell of this essential oil reminds about freshly grown oranges, although its scent resembles to herbal aroma with a slight touch of floral fragrance. BLENDS WITH:
Petitgrain Essential Oil easily mixes with palmarosa, sandal wood, geranium, lavender, rosewood and bergamot. USES:
The presence of this aromatic oil can be noticed in the composition of aroma therapy based products and in perfumes. Petitgrain oil is effective in treating skin complications like oily skin, saggy skin, excess sweating and acne. This oil is useful in relieving mental tiredness and in boosting nervous function. Petitgrain oil is recommended for persons who have recovered after prolonged illness and also for insomniacs. 
