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.

Ingredient Name: Lemon Oil

INCI Name: Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Oil

Flavor: Lemon

Fragrance: Lemon

Labeling Claims: Acrylamide-free, Additive-free, Animal Products-free, BSE-free, Colorants-free, Conflict minerals-free, Dioxane-free, Dioxin-free, Food Allergen-free, Formaldehyde-free, Geranyl Nitrile-Free, Glycol ether-free, Halal, Irradiation-free, Kosher, Listed in California Prop 65, Mycotoxins-free, Nanomaterials-free, Natural, Naturally Derived, Nitromusk-Free, Nitrosamines-free, Non-GMO, Nonylphenol-free, Not Tested on Animals, PAH-free, Paraben-free, Plant-Based, TSE-free, Vegan, Vegetarian

Ingredient Origin: Natural Origin, Plant Origin

Certifications & Compliance: CITES Compliant, EU Cosmetic Regulation 1223/2009 Compliant, Halal, Kosher, REACH Exempt (Europe)

Technical Data Sheet
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Identification & Functionality

Flavor
Flavor Family
Flavor Ingredient Class
Fragrance
Fragrance Family
Fragrance Ingredient Class
INCI Name
Ingredient Name
Ingredient 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. 10ppm-
Cadmium Contentmax. 1ppm-
Arsenic Contentmax. 3ppm-
Mercury Contentmax. 1ppm-

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.