lemon verbena oil

Lemon verbena oil, also known as aloysia triphylla oil or lippia citriodora oil, is an essential oil extracted from the leaves of the Aloysia triphylla plant. It presents as a volatile liquid notable for its distinctive citrus and herbal odor profile, combining strong lemon-like notes with subtle herbal undertones. This oil is characterized by a complex mixture of volatile compounds typical for essential oils, responsible for its aromatic qualities. Lemon verbena oil is primarily obtained through steam distillation methods from the fresh or dried leaves of the Aloysia triphylla species. The plant itself belongs to the Verbenaceae family and is native to South America. More chemical and botanical information is documented under its linked PubChem entry. This material is mostly referenced for informational and research purposes rather than for commercial fragrance or flavor applications.

Lemon verbena oil occurs naturally in the leaves of Aloysia triphylla, a shrub species widely cultivated in subtropical regions. Its content includes volatile aromatic compounds that impart a citrus-herbal fragrance. Despite its aromatic profile, regulatory guidance from IFRA (Global) restricts its use in fragrance formulations due to sensitization and phototoxicity concerns. Consequently, this oil is generally not employed in commercial fragrances or flavorings. Instead, it serves primarily as an informational extract within research contexts or for studying the aromatic properties of Aloysia triphylla. The restricted uses reflect both safety considerations and industry standards regarding its chemical components, such as citral and geraniol, which are known to cause sensitization.

Lemon verbena oil is a hydrophobic essential oil soluble in alcohols but insoluble in water, reflecting its non-polar, lipophilic nature. This differential solubility influences its incorporation in formulations, favoring alcoholic or oil-based carriers over aqueous systems. The oil's volatility and aromatic character result from its complex mixture of terpenoid compounds, notably citral and geraniol. These constituents also contribute to its photosensitizing potential, necessitating caution in use. Its physical state as a volatile liquid at room temperature supports its application as a scent ingredient in theory, although practical use is limited by regulatory and safety considerations. Overall, the oil’s physicochemical traits highlight the importance of solvent compatibility and safety evaluation in any potential application.

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Typical G.C.
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FAO:	BASIC PRINCIPLES OF STEAM DISTILLATION

Safety information

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GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)
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Oral/Parenteral Toxicity:
Not determined
Dermal Toxicity:
Not determined
Inhalation Toxicity:
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Safety in use information

Category:
information only not used for fragrances or flavors
IFRA Critical Effect:
Sensitization and phototoxicity
contains the following IFRA (Annex) restricted components: (non-analysis max. level reference only)
citral	Max. Found:
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Recommendation for lemon verbena oil usage levels up to:
	PROHIBITED: Should not be used as a fragrance ingredient.
Recommendation for lemon verbena oil flavor usage levels up to:
	not for flavor use.

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