Lime Oil
Lime oil is one of the most popular
additives in Flavors, Fragrances and
Aromatic chemicals which have many
applications in :
Beverages
- For the unique Lime flavor and
taste
Cosmetics
- Fragrance, deodorizer and
shampoos
Soaps
- Cleaning /antiseptic agent
Toothpastes
- Mouth freshener
Hair oils
- Prevents hair-loss and whitening
Pharmaceuticals
- Anti -microbial agent, Flavoring
and Preservative
SPECIFICATIONS
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Steam/Vaccum
distilled |
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Solubility : soluble in 0.5 to 5
vol. of 90% Ethanol |
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Specific gravity at 25o C |
0.8550 to 0.8630 |
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Optical rotation at 20o C |
+34.30' to 46.30' |
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Refractive index at 20o C |
1.4750 to 1.4770 |
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Aldehyde content (citral) |
0.6% to 2.7% |
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Evaporation Residue |
0.18% to 1.23% |
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Cold
Pressed Lime Oil |
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Solubility: Because of the
presence of waxes, not clearly
soluble in 5 vol. of 95% alcohol |
|
Specific gravity at 25o C |
0.877 to 0.883 |
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Optical rotation at 20o C |
+ or - 41.80' to + or - 38.60' |
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Refractive index at 20o C |
1.4853 to 1.4842 |
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Aldehyde content (citral) |
3.65% to 5.75% |
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Evaporation reusidue |
12.98% to !4.65% |
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Constituents of Lime Oil(as
tested at CIMAP) |
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1) Limonene |
46.9% |
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2) gama-Terpinene |
13.2% |
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3) beta-Cymene |
2.4% |
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4) Terpinolene |
7.6% |
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5) alfa-Tepineol |
9.9% |
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PACKING: 10, 25 kg C.R.Drums,
200 kg.BARRELS |