8016-38-4

Basic information

• Product Name: FEMA 2771
• Synonyms: nerolibigaradeoil,tunisian;nerolioil,tunisian;Oils,neroli;Orangeblossomoil;Orangeflowerconcrete;CITRUS AURANTIUM;FEMA 2771;SWEET ORANGE OIL
• CAS NO: 8016-38-4
• Product Categories: Alphabetical Listings;Flavors and Fragrances;M-N
• Mol File: 8016-38-4.mol
• Article Data: 0

Chemical Properties

• Boiling Point: 163 °C(lit.)
• Flash Point: 70 °C
• Appearance: /
• Density: 0.868 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
• Vapor Pressure: 0.002-536Pa at 25℃
• Refractive Index: n20/D 1.47(lit.)
• CAS DataBase Reference: FEMA 2771(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: FEMA 2771(8016-38-4)
• EPA Substance Registry System: FEMA 2771(8016-38-4)

Safety Data

• WGK Germany: 2
• RTECS: QQ0960000
• Hazardous Substances Data: 8016-38-4(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

Description

FEMA 2771, also known as Neroli bigarade, is a product obtained by processing flowers of the bitter orange tree. The blossoming flowers are the only part used, and they have a very powerful floral odor with a bitter flavor. The essential oil is obtained in ca 0.1% yields by steam distillation of the flowers. The distillation waters, rich in dissolved essence, are used as is in perfumery, cosmetics, and sweets. Neroli bigarade essential oil, or simply neroli oil, has slightly different physical-chemical properties depending on its origin.

Uses

Used in Perfumery:
FEMA 2771 is used as a fragrance in perfumery due to its powerful floral odor and bitter flavor.
Used in Cosmetics:
FEMA 2771 is used in skin care preparations to stimulate cell regeneration. Given its sedative and soothing properties, it is indicated for sensitive and delicate skin. However, neroli oil appears beneficial for all skin types.
Used in Sweets:
FEMA 2771 is used in the flavoring of sweets due to its bitter flavor and floral odor.
Used in Eau de Cologne:
FEMA 2771, known as neroli, forms one of the principal elements of eau de cologne.
Used in Orange Flower Water:
The aqueous portion of the distillate, which is rich in dissolved essence, is sold as orange flower water.

Preparation

By distillation of the blossoms of C. aurantium (Poucher, 1974).

Essential oil composition

The main constituents include pinene, camphene, dipentene, linalool, l-linalyl acetate, α-terpineol, geraniol, nerol, nerolidol, methyl anthranilate, indole, farnesol and phenylacetic acid esters (Burdock, 1997). Neroli essential oil has been reported to contain terpenic hydrocarbons (mainly limonene 9 to 18%, β-pinene 7 to 17%, α-pinene <2%, myrcenel), terpenic alcohols and esters (linalool 28 to 44%, α-terpineol 2 to 5.5%, nerolidol 1 to 5%, farnesol 1 to 4%, linalyl acetate 3 to 15%, neryl acetate <2.5%, geranyl acetate 1 to 5%) (CoE, 2000).

Air & Water Reactions

Insoluble in water.

Reactivity Profile

FEMA 2771 turns brown on exposure to light.

Fire Hazard

FEMA 2771 is probably combustible.