Nomenclature
Oil of neroli. Description and references
Volatile oil distilled from fresh orange flowers.
Constit. Limonene, l-linalool, geraniol, 7-18%
linalyl acetate; some methyl anthranilate, nerol and neroli camphor.
Properties
Yellowish, fluorescent liquid; very intense and
pleasant odor; becomes brown on exposure to light. d2525 0.86-0.88. [α]D25 +1.50 to +9.13°. nD20 1.475.
Slightly sol in water; sol in 1.5-2 vols 80% alcohol with fine violet
fluorescence. Keep well closed, cool and protected
from light.Use
As perfume and flavor.