Origin: An evergreen tree growing up to 20ft high with glossy leaves producing fragrant white flowers bearing green fruits turning to yellow when ripe.
Product Name: Egyptian Petitgrain Mandarin Oil
Method of Extraction: Steam Distillation
Part Used: Leaves and small twigs
Cas No: 8014-17-3
FDA: 182.20
Application: Aromatherapy, skin care, perfumes, flavors etc...
INCI name: Citrus Reticulata Blanco
Odor: Pleasant floral characteristic odor
Color: Light yellow, pale yellow to yellow or reddish yellow
Physical Data:
Relative Density @ 20°C: 0.9826 to 1.060 (complies)
Refractive Index @ 20°C: 1.470 to 1.550 (complies)
Optical Rotation @ 20°C: +4 to +13.5 (complies)
Solubility: Insoluble in water, soluble in alcohol and oils
Chemical Data by GC (from our supplier in Egypt):
Compounds Name Percentage
Dimethyl Anthranilate 49.64%
Gamma – Terpinene 24.75%
Limonene 12.83%
Storage: Store in a well-filled, airtight container, protected from light and heat at room
temperature.
