- DENOMINATION: CITRUS LIMONUM
- CAS: 84929-31-7
- EINECS/ELINCS: 2845158
- CLASSIFICATION: Flavouring preparation
*Essential oil obtained by squeeze from lemon pericarp
- Flavour conforming to directive: 88/388 CEE and 91/71 CEE
- Manufacturing date: Use best before 24 months.
SPECIFICATION | METHOD | STANDARD ANALYSIS |
Appearance | (visual) | Clear Liquid |
Colour | (visual) | Yellow to light green |
Odour | (olfactory) | Characteristic of lemon |
Refractive index at 20°C | (NGD C31) | 1.474 - 1.476 |
Optical rotation | (FU IX) | 0° / +10° |
Specific gravity at 20°C | (bal. idrost.) | + 57° / + 70° |
Essay % as citral | 3 - 5 | |
Dry residue | 1.5 - 3.6 |
- PROPERTIES: Antiseptic, astringent, depurative, hypotensive, anthelmintic, antibacterial. Lemon essential oil is effective to stimulate circulation, also in case of cellulite, cure for rheumatism, sore throat, gums, acne flare-ups, in varicose veins, stomatitis, and intestinal worms as well as to combat high blood pressure.
*EXTERNAL USE ONLY
- This does not define the functional properties of the product or specific health benefits, cosmetic, pharmaceutical, herbal and homeopathic.
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