Lime Oil, derived from plant origin, is a liquid flavoring agent with a fresh lime taste. It is suitable for vegetarian and vegan foods and serves as both a flavor and fragrance compound. This citrus fragrance, identified as citrus aurantifolia (lime) oil, is used in cosmetics and food applications.

INCI Name: Citrus Aurantifolia (Lime) Oil

Fragrance: Lime

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)
90063-52-8
CAS Number (US)
8008-26-2
EC Number
290-010-3
FEMA Number
2631
Technologies
Product Families

Features & Benefits

Properties

Physical Form
Appearance
Colorless pale yellow/green clear mobile liquid
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Volatile Organic Compounds (as limonene)approx. 50.1%-
Volatile Organic Compounds (as p-Cymene)approx. 2.6%-
Specifications
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Apparent Density (at 20°C)0.854 - 0.865g/mL-
Optical Rotation (at 20°C)33.0 - 43.0°-
Refractive Index (at 20°C)1.4700 - 1.4800--
Peroxide Valuemax. 20mmol/kg-
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 containers tightly closed in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place.
  • Keep away from heat, sparks, flame and other sources of ignition (i.e., pilot lights, electric motors and static electricity).
  • Keep in properly labeled containers.
  • Do not store near combustible materials.
  • Keep in an area equipped with sprinklers.
  • Store in accordance with the particular national regulations.
  • Store in accordance with local regulations.
  • Store locked up.
  • Keep out of the reach of children.
  • Store away from other materials.