sweet orange peel oil furanocoumarin reduced

Sweet orange peel oil furanocoumarin reduced is a citrus essential oil extracted from the peel of Citrus sinensis L. Osbeck. It belongs to the essential oils category and is recognized for its clear citrus odor and orange flavor at full concentration. This oil is specifically processed to have reduced levels of furanocoumarins, compounds known to be phototoxic, by removing psoralens. It is known by several synonyms including orange oil decolorized and sweet orange peel oil psoralen reduced. Its sensory profile consists predominantly of fresh, sweet citrus notes, making it popular in flavor and fragrance formulations. The oil is generally obtained by steam distillation from orange peels. For chemical identity and regulatory purposes, the oil corresponds to CAS number 68917-07-7 and is documented in public chemical databases such as PubChem.

This oil naturally occurs in the peel of Citrus sinensis L. Osbeck fruit, commonly known as sweet orange. Its reduced furanocoumarin content makes it suitable for applications where lower phototoxicity is desirable, such as in flavor and fragrance products. It is widely used as a flavor agent to impart fresh citrus taste and as a fragrance ingredient providing a bright, orange-citrus aroma. The oil's properties align with the standards outlined by the IFRA (Global) Code of Practice which governs the safe use of essential oils in consumer products. Its widespread use in foods and cosmetics depends on compliance with these and regional regulations that address the levels of potential allergens and phototoxic compounds.

Sweet orange peel oil furanocoumarin reduced is soluble in alcohol and exhibits very limited solubility in water, approximately 4.58 mg/L at 25 °C, which affects its formulation behavior in aqueous systems. The oil’s composition confers a volatile, aromatic profile dominated by citrus notes, primarily due to its limonene content and other minor oxygenated constituents. Its reduced furanocoumarin content alters its phototoxic potential compared to conventional orange oils. The oil is typically a clear to slightly colored liquid at ambient temperature and exhibits good compatibility with other essential oils and fragrance ingredients. These properties make it adaptable for use in complex flavor and fragrance blends and suitable for incorporation where reduced phototoxicity is required.

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EFSA Update of results on the monitoring of furan levels in food:	Read Report
EFSA Previous report: Results on the monitoring of furan levels in food:	Read Report
EFSA Report of the CONTAM Panel on provisional findings on furan in food:	Read Report
FAO:	BASIC PRINCIPLES OF STEAM DISTILLATION

Safety information

Hazards identification
Classification of the substance or mixture
GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)
None found.
GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements
Pictogram
Hazard statement(s)
None found.
Precautionary statement(s)
None found.
Oral/Parenteral Toxicity:
oral-rat LD50 > 5000 mg/kg Food and Cosmetics Toxicology. Vol. 12, Pg. 733, 1974.
Dermal Toxicity:
skin-rabbit LD50 > 5000 mg/kg Food and Cosmetics Toxicology. Vol. 12, Pg. 733, 1974.
Inhalation Toxicity:
Not determined

Safety in use information

Category:
flavor and fragrance agents
RIFM Fragrance Material Safety Assessment: Search
IFRA Code of Practice Notification of the 49th Amendment to the IFRA Code of Practice
IFRA Other Specification:
IFRA fragrance material specification:
	d-, l-and dl-Limonene and natural products containing substantial amounts of it, should only be used when the level of peroxides is kept to the lowest practical level, for instance by adding antioxidants at the time of production. Such products should have a peroxide value of less than 20 millimoles peroxides per liter, determined according to the FMA method, which can be downloaded from the IFRA website (see Analytical Methods).
contains the following IFRA (Annex) restricted components: (non-analysis max. level reference only)
citral	Max. Found: 5.00 % and Reason: Sensitization

Safety references

EPI System: View

EPA Substance Registry Services (TSCA):68917-07-7

EPA ACToR:Toxicology Data

EPA Substance Registry Services (SRS):Registry

National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases:Data

citrus sinensis l. osbeck peel oil furanocoumarin free

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