Basic Information:

Brand: Citrus Juice
Chinese Name: 白柠檬油
English Name: Lime oil, Dist
CAS No.: 90063-52-8 
Processing method: Lime peel or fruit by steam distillation, vacuum distillation or cold pressing.
Color: light yellow or yellow liquid if distilled; yellow to yellow-green liquid if cold pressed  
The Characteristic of Brazilian Citrus Juice Lime Oil: sweet with slight flower aroma, dry woody, similar to lemon flavor

Physical Data:

Characteristics: yellow to yellow-green liquid with characteristic strong aroma of lemon
Solubility: soluble in most volatile oils, mineral oils and ethanol but insoluble in glycerine and propylene glycol.
Specific Gravity at 20°C: 0.874-0.882
Refractive Index at 20°C: 1.8420-1.4860
Optical Rotation at 20°C: 35°-40°

Storage Conditions:

Package: 173kgs galvanized iron barrel, 1L; 5kg; 25L.
Preservation: Packaged products (closed top steel drums) should be kept at room temperature (25°C) in covered areas to avoid sunlight. Bulk products should be stored in stainless steel tanks with inner coating at room temperature (25°C).

Production and Application:

Application: Citrus aurantifolia juice or whole fruit processed by steam distillation. It could be used as food additives, aromatic agent to erase smell of cars, upscale clothing and rooms, massage oil to refresh oneself and for beauty. Has the effects of driving wind and cooling. Mainly used in cola drinks, ginger ale, beer, ice cream, baked food, candy and other products, can also be used in edible essence for lemon, Cola, pineapple, bananas, melons, etc, and often used in perfumes, soap, Cologne, cosmetics and tobacco flavor