| Botonical Name | : | Citrus reticulata |
| CAS # | : | 8008-31-9 |
| Country of Origin | : | Brazil |
| Color & Odor | : | Colorless to pale yellow liquid and fresh, tangy and sweet |
| Solubility | : | Insoluble in water, soluble in alcohol and oils |
| F.E.M.A. # | : | 3041 |
| Specific Gravity | : | 0.8400 - 0.8540 @ 20°C |
| Optical Rotation | : | N/A |
| Refractive Index | : | 1.4700 - 1.4760 @ 20°C |
| Flash Point | : | >100°C |
| Major Constituents | : | Limonene |
| Plant Part Used | : | Fruit Peel |
| Extraction Method | : | Cold Pressed |
DESCRIPTION:
The Tangerine Therapeutic Grade Oil which we offer is extracted from Citrus reticulata of the Rutaceae family. Well known for its medicinal value, our tangerine oil has a rich concentration and is high in quality. CONSTITUENTS:
a-thujone, a-pinene, b-pinene, camphene, citronellal, geranial, limonene, linalool, myrcene, nerol, sabinene, terpineol-4-ol and y-terpinolene. AROMATIC SUMMARY / NOTE / STRENGTH OF AROMA:
A middle note with a medium aroma, Tangerine is typically fresh, tangy and sweet. With only subtle differences, it smells much like Mandarin. In comparison to Sweet Orange, Tangerine is lighter with sweeter notes.BLENDS WITH:
bergamot, cinnamon, clary sage, clove, frankincense, lavender, nutmeg and neroli. COMMON NAMES:
European mandarin, tangerine, naartjie and true mandarin.USES:
This oil is soothing to the nervous system and is also an effective tonic for the digestive system, which makes it a necessary ingredient in the pharmaceutical industry. It is also good for the skin, removing stretch marks and reducing fluid retention.THERAPEUTIC PROPERTIES:
This Oil recommended due to its various therapeutic properties which include - analgesic, antiseptic, antispasmodic.