Description and references
Volatile oil expressed from rind of fresh fruit
of Citrus aurantium L., var. bergamia Wight
& Arn., Rutaceae. Constit. 36-45% l-linalyl
acetate, about 6% l-linalool; d-limonene, dipentene,
bergaptene.
Properties
Yellowish-green liquid; agreeable odor. d2525 0.875-0.880. αD25 +8 to +24°. nD20 1.464-1.467. Acid
no. 1-4. Almost insol in water. Sol in 0.5 vol 95% alcohol, 2 vols
80% alcohol. Keep well closed in a cool place,
protected from light.Use
For masking many disagreeable odors, such as iodoform,
naphthalene, etc. In perfumery, hair oils, pomades.