Myrcene 40% ex Orange

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Myrcene 40% ex Orange is a refined fraction obtained from orange oil using precisely controlled fractional distillation under high vacuum, a process that isolates bisabolene while minimising thermal stress to preserve the quality. The result is a coloourless to pale yellow liquid containing a minimum of 40% myrcene content by GLC, offering a versatile building block to formulations.

INCI Name: Citrus Sinensis (Orange) Peel Extract

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Identification & Functionality

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Fragrance Ingredient Class
INCI Name
Ingredient Name
Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
Food Ingredients Functions
CAS Number (EU)
8028-48-6
CAS Number (US)
8008-57-9
EC Number
232-433-8
FEMA Number
2824
Technologies
Product Families

Features & Benefits

Properties

Appearance
Pale yellow/green colorless clear mobile liquid
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Volatile Organic Compounds (limonene)36.06%-
Specifications
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Refractive Index (at 20°C)1.4640 - 1.4800--
Optical Rotation (at 20°C)38.0 - 54.0°-
Apparent Density (at 20°C)0.814 - 0.834g/mL-
Myrcene Content40.0 - 100.0area%Gas Liquid Chromatography
Peroxide Valuemax. 20mmol/kg-
Limonene Content30.00 - 100.00area%Gas Liquid Chromatography
Heavy Metals
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Lead Contentmax. 10ppm
Cadmium Contentmax. 1ppm
Arsenic Contentmax. 3ppm.
Mercury Contentmax. 1ppm

Regulatory & Compliance

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life
186 days
Storage Conditions
  • Keep under nitrogen blanket.
  • 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.