8014-17-3

Basic information

• Product Name: Petitgrain Oil
• Synonyms: FEMA 2855;OIL, PETITGRAIN;PETITGRAIN ABSOLUTE;PETINEROL;PETITGRAIN OIL;PETITGRAIN OIL PARAGUAY;PETITGRAIN OIL, PARAGUAY TYPE;PETITGRAIN OIL PARAGUEY TYPE
• CAS NO: 8014-17-3
• Molecular Weight: 0
• EINECS: 933-098-7
• Mol File: 8014-17-3.mol
• Article Data: 0

Chemical Properties

• Boiling Point: 173 °C(lit.)
• Flash Point: 152 °F
• Appearance: /
• Density: 0.886 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
• Refractive Index: n20/D 1.459(lit.)
• CAS DataBase Reference: Petitgrain Oil(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: Petitgrain Oil(8014-17-3)
• EPA Substance Registry System: Petitgrain Oil(8014-17-3)

Safety Data

• WGK Germany: 2
• RTECS: RJ3696700
• Hazardous Substances Data: 8014-17-3(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

Description

Petitgrain Oil, derived from the leaves of the bitter orange tree, is a versatile essential oil known for its fresh, invigorating, and slightly floral fragrance with a hint of bitterness. It is commonly used in both the pharmaceutical and perfumery industries for its therapeutic and tonic effects.

Uses

Used in Pharmacy:
Petitgrain Oil is used as a therapeutic agent for its tonic effect, helping to uplift and rejuvenate the body and mind.
Used in Perfumery:
Petitgrain Oil is used as a fragrance ingredient for its fresh, invigorating, and slightly floral scent, adding a unique and pleasant aroma to various perfumes and colognes.
Used in Aromatherapy:
Petitgrain Oil is used as an essential oil in aromatherapy for its calming and soothing properties, promoting relaxation and stress relief.

Essential oil composition

The main constituents of the essential oils include l-linalyl acetate, linalool, terpineol, and geranyl and nerol esters. The petitgrain oil (reference sample France) contains terpenic alcohols (linalool 12 to 24%, terpineol 2 to 5%, nerol <1% and geraniol 1 to 2%), terpenic ester (linalyl acetate 51 to 71%, neryl acetate 1 to 2%, geranyl acetate 1 to 3%) and terpenic hydrocarbons (myrcene <1.5%, β-ocimene 0.2 to 2.2%, β-pinene 0.3 to 2.7% and limonene 0.4 to 8%) (CoE, 2000).

Safety Profile

Low toxicity by ingestion and skincontact. A combustible liquid. When heated todecomposition it emits acrid smoke and irritating vapors.