Orange Terpene (d-Limonene)

Evera's Orange Terpenes is a colorless oil, high purity d-Limonene, distilled from orange oils, recovered during concentration in ​high vacuum deterpenation process. This FTNF orange ingredient is a food-grade raw-material to fine-fragrances and flavor industries for food and beverages. Evera's Orange Terpenes is food grade.

INCI Name: Citrus Sinensis (Orange) Peel Oil Expressed

Chemical Name: Citrus Sinenses

CAS Number: 8028-48-6

Functions: Flavoring Agent, Fragrance

Grade: Food Grade

Flavor: Orange Varietals

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family
Chemical Name
Flavor
Flavor Family
Flavor Ingredient Class
Fragrance
Fragrance Family
Fragrance Ingredient Class
INCI Name
Ingredient Name
Ingredient Origin
Olfactory Notes
Cleaning Ingredients Functions
Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
Food Ingredients Functions
Technologies
Product Families
Product Details
Botanical Specie

Citrus sinensis (L.) Osbeck

Variety A blend of major Brazilian varieties. Pera Rio, Valência and Natal
Color Colorless
Season of crop (Harvesting period)

May to December

Region Brazilian Citrus Belt
Key GC molecules

myrcene, octanal, limonene

Technology Terpenes distilled from orange oils, recovered during concentration in ​high vacuum deterpenation process.

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims
HII Features
Benefits in Use

FTNF Citrus ingredient, Food-Grade source of d-Limonene, distilled raw-material to fragrances and flavor and F&B industries

Applications & Uses

Properties

Physical Form
Soluble In
Appearance
Clear liquid, low viscosity and no turbidity
Odor
Clean terpene notes, characteristic of orange limonene
Specifications
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Aldehyde Content0.05 - 1.00%USP Titration
Refractive Index (at 20°C)1.465 - 1.478-EOA Refractometer
Specific Weight (at 25/25°C)0.835 - 0.845-EOA Densimeter
Limonene Contentmin. 96.0Area %GC-Citrosuco

Regulatory & Compliance

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type
Packaging Information
  • For Drums: Steel drum with fixed cover and 02 tamper evident seals.
  • Net Weight: 173 ± 1.5Kg per drum.
  • For Bulk: Stainless steel container.

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life
24 Months
Storage Information
  • For drums: The drums must be stored at room temperature and protected from direct sunlight and excessive heat.
  • Shelf Life: 24 months, provided the storage conditions have been respected.