8016-20-4

Basic information

• Product Name: Grapefruit Oil
• Synonyms: FEMA 2530;GRAPEFRUIT DERIVATIVES;GRAPEFRUIT OIL, FLORIDA;GRAPEFRUIT OIL;GRAPEFRUIT OIL TERPENES;OIL, GRAPEFRUIT;OIL OF GRAPEFRUIT;OIL OF SHADDOCK
• CAS NO: 8016-20-4
• Molecular Weight: 0
• Product Categories: Alphabetical Listings;Essential OilsFlavors and Fragrances;Flavors and Fragrances;G-H
• Mol File: 8016-20-4.mol
• Article Data: 0

Chemical Properties

• Boiling Point: 171 °C
• Flash Point: 131 °F
• Appearance: /
• Density: 0.85 g/mL at 25 °C
• Refractive Index: n20/D 1.475
• CAS DataBase Reference: Grapefruit Oil(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: Grapefruit Oil(8016-20-4)
• EPA Substance Registry System: Grapefruit Oil(8016-20-4)

Safety Data

• Hazard Codes: Xi
• Statements: 10-36/37/38
• Safety Statements: 26
• RIDADR: UN 1993 3/PG 3
• WGK Germany: 2
• RTECS: RI7199000
• HazardClass: 3.2
• PackingGroup: III
• Hazardous Substances Data: 8016-20-4(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

Description

Grapefruit Oil is a yellow, sometimes reddish liquid with a pleasant citrus-like odor and flavor, obtained by cold expression of the fresh peels of the fruit. It is derived from a tree with a rounded and conical head, ovate glabrous leaves, and smooth, gray-brown bark, which is cultivated in various regions including the United States, East Asia, West Indies, Brazil, and Nigeria. Its main constituents include limonene (90%), a volatile fraction containing oxygen compounds and sesquiterpenes (2-3%), a waxy fraction (7-8%), C8 and C10 aldehydes, geraniol, cadinene, small amounts of citral and dimethyl anthranilate, and acids.

Uses

Used in Aromatherapy and Fragrance Industry:
Grapefruit Oil is used as a fragrance component for its fresh, citrus-like scent, providing a pleasant and uplifting aroma.
Used in Cosmetics and Skincare Industry:
Grapefruit Oil is used as an active component with anti-irritant properties, making it suitable for skincare products that aim to soothe and protect the skin.
Used in Complementary and Alternative Medicine:
Grapefruit Oil is indicated for work with the lymphatic system, potentially supporting the body's natural detoxification processes and immune function.
Used in Flavor Industry:
A naringin extract, prepared from the expressed peels of grapefruit, is used in flavors, adding a unique taste profile to various food and beverage products.

Preparation

By expression of the fresh peel of the fruit.

Essential oil composition

The main constituent of grapefruit oil expressed is limonene