References

DMA Code

800393

CAS Number

8028-48-6

FEMA Number

n/a

EINECS Number

232-433-8

Characteristics

Essences can be collected from fresh juice in a number of ways, including partial distillation prior to juice evaporation or by condensation of volatiles from the early stages of evaporation.  De-oiling juice is important as the acid pH causes chemical degradation of the terpenes, which leads to off-flavours.  Two phases, namely aqueous and oil, are obtained during recovery.  Essence oil phase is generally used in the beverage and fragrance industry.  The composition of essence oils is similar to that of peel oils but the essence oils usually contain a larger amount of aliphatic ethyl esters.  Thus, their aroma resembles that of a particular juice more than that of peel oils.

Product Information

Category Essential Oils and Extracts

Regional Availability Worldwide

Harvest Period Year round

Natural Status EU Natural

Organoleptic Descriptors sharp, fresh, juicy, orange, aldehydic

Common Applications passion fruit, citrus, lemon, lime, peach, orange, apricot, mandarin

Appearance Colourless to pale yellow

Kosher yes

Halal yes

Chemical Properties

Assay min 3% aldehyde

Optical Rotation +80.0 to +90.0

Refractive Index @20℃ 1.4680 - 1.4800

Specific Gravity @20℃ 0.847 - 0.871

Flash Point ℃ 52°C

Shelf Life (months) 12

Storage Recommendations Sealed containers in a cool dark place. Check quality before use.