Orange Oil (Citrus sinensis)
Common Name: Sweet Orange Oil | 100% Natural Cold Pressed
CAS: 8008-57-9
FEMA: 2825
HS CODE: 330112
PURE EXPRESSION
Common Name: Sweet Orange Oil | 100% Natural Cold Pressed
| Botanical Name | Citrus sinensis |
|---|---|
| Extraction Method | Cold Pressed (Expression) |
| Part Used | Fresh Fruit Peel |
| Origin | India |
| Grades | Food / Flavour / Cosmetic / Aromatherapy |
| Appearance | Clear orange-yellow liquid |
|---|---|
| Odour | Fresh, sweet, citrusy |
| Taste | Sweet, characteristic orange |
| Solubility | Soluble in alcohol; insoluble in water |
| Specific Gravity @ 25°C | 0.840 – 0.860 |
|---|---|
| Refractive Index @ 20°C | 1.470 – 1.475 |
| Optical Rotation | +95° to +99° |
| Acid Value | ≤ 2.0 mg KOH/g |
| Flash Point | > 45°C |
d-Limonene: 90 – 96%
Myrcene: 1 – 3%
α-Pinene: ≤ 1%
β-Pinene: ≤ 1%
Linalool: ≤ 1%
*Natural variation may occur due to seasonal factors and origin.
| Test Parameter | Specification | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Appearance | Clear orange-yellow liquid | Conforms |
| Odour | Fresh sweet citrus | Conforms |
| Specific Gravity @ 25°C | 0.840 – 0.860 | 0.848 |
| Refractive Index @ 20°C | 1.470 – 1.475 | 1.472 |
| Optical Rotation | +95° to +99° | +96.8° |
| d-Limonene Content | 90 – 96% | 94.2% |
| Acid Value | ≤ 2.0 | 0.9 |
| Solubility in Alcohol | Clear | Conforms |
| Heavy Metals | < 10 ppm | Conforms |
| Microbial Count | Nil | Conforms |
Conclusion: The tested batch conforms to internal quality standards and is suitable for food, flavour, cosmetic, and aromatherapy applications.