citrus fragrance

Citrus fragrance is a complex natural essence primarily characterized by its distinct citrus odor profile, evocative of fruits such as oranges, lemons, and limes. It falls within the category of essential oil blends used in various fragrance formulations. Also known by synonyms including tropical citrus AN and citrus blend fragrance natural, it offers fresh, vibrant sensory notes. This compound’s molecular composition aligns with typical citrus oils documented in controlled-vocabulary databases such as PubChem. Typically sourced from natural citrus peel extracts, it is utilized for imparting bright and clean citrus scents in perfumery and related products.

Citrus fragrance naturally occurs in the peel oils of citrus fruits such as orange, lemon, lime, and grapefruit. Its fresh and clean aroma profiles allow its application across fragranced products of all types, including personal care, household, and fine fragrance formulations. The substance is recognized and regulated under IFRA (Global) standards, which provide guidance on safe levels particularly pertaining to components like limonene. Its potential uses extend into odor purposes resembling abronia, citronella, and verbena notes, and it shares aromatic characteristics with ingredients such as litsea cubeba, lemongrass, and petitgrain. However, citrus fragrance is not approved for flavor usage in foods or beverages.

Citrus fragrance exhibits a specific gravity ranging from 0.89 to 0.93 at 25 °C, indicating moderate density compared to water. Its refractive index varies between 1.4 and 1.5 at 20 °C, reflective of its optical properties important for quality control. Solubility studies show that it is soluble in alcohol and paraffin oil yet insoluble in water, influencing its incorporation into different formulation bases. These physico-chemical attributes contribute to its behavior during fragrance blending, affecting volatility, diffusion, and stability. The solubility profile necessitates appropriate solvent systems to ensure homogeneous and stable finished products.

Export Tariff Code:	3302.90.0010
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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
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Hazard statement(s)
None found.
Precautionary statement(s)
None found.
Oral/Parenteral Toxicity:
Not determined
Dermal Toxicity:
Not determined
Inhalation Toxicity:
Not determined

Safety in use information

Category:
fragranced products of all types
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).
Recommendation for citrus fragrance flavor usage levels up to:
	not for flavor use.

Safety references

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