Lemon oil Sicilian is a liquid flavoring agent with a fresh lemon scent. It is suitable for both vegetarian and vegan diets and is used to impart a vibrant citrus flavor to food products. The oil is commonly used in flavoring and fragrance formulations, especially in citrus-based products.

INCI Name: Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Oil

Fragrance: Lemon

Raw Material Origin: Natural Origin, Plant Origin

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Identification & Functionality

Flavor Family
Flavor Ingredient Class
Flavor Notes
Fragrance
Fragrance Family
Fragrance Ingredient Class
INCI Name
Ingredient Name
Raw Material Origin
Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
Food Ingredients Functions
CAS Number (EU)
84929-31-7
CAS Number (US)
8008-56-8
EC Number
284-515-8
FEMA Number
2625
Technologies
Product Families

Features & Benefits

Properties

Physical Form
Appearance
Yellow/green mobile liquid waxes possible
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Myrcene Contentapprox. 1.4%-
Volatile Organic Compounds (as limonene)approx. 68.2%-
Volatile Organic Compounds (as p-Cymene)approx. 0.5%-
Lemon Oil Cold Pressed100%-
Specifications
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Optical Rotation (at 20°C)54.0 - 69.0°-
Apparent Density (at 20°C)0.845 - 0.855g/mL-
Aldehyde Content (as citral)min. 2%(W/W)-
Bergaptene Contentmax. 20ppm-
Refractive Index (at 20°C)1.4720 - 1.4780--
UV Absorbancemin. 0.2--
Heavy Metals
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Lead Contentmax. 10ppb
Cadmium Contentmax. 1ppmICP-OES/ICP-MS
Arsenic Contentmax. 3ppm-
Mercury Contentmax. 1ppmICP-OES/ICP-MS

Regulatory & Compliance

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life
730 Days
Storage Conditions
  • Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place.
  • Keep Frozen.
  • Keep under nitrogen blanket.