Flavoring agent: Orange oil is a common flavoring in various food
products like beverages, chocolates, biscuits, and baked goods.
Natural pigment and flavor source: It can be used to add natural
pigments and flavors to confectionery, bakery products, and beverages.
Fragrance ingredientOrange oil is a key ingredient in perfumes and other
scented products due to its pleasant citrus aroma.
Aromatherapy: It is used in aromatherapy for its potential
stress-relieving and mood-boosting properties.
Natural cleaning agent:Orange oil is a popular ingredient in natural
cleaning products due to its grease-cutting and disinfectant properties.
Solvent:It can be used as a solvent in various industrial applications,
particularly in the removal of adhesives and grease.
| Sr.No | Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Appearance | Dark yellow to green colour liquid |
| 2 | Taste | Characteristic Orange - Bitter in taste |
| 3 | Odor | Characteristic Ripe Orange flavour |
| 4 | Solubility | Soluble in alcohol and oil. Insoluble in water |
| 5 | Specific Gravity | 0.8420 - 0.8580 @ 20°C |
| 6 | Refractive Index | 1.4720 to 1.4780 @ 20°C |
| 7 | Optical rotation | 95° to 100° @ 589.4nm - 100 mm tube |
| 8 | Total Aldehyde (DeCanal) | 0.5 - 2.5 % |