6809. Oil of Pettigrain

Description and references

Volatile oil from leaves, twigs and unripe fruit of Citrus vulgaris Risso (C. bigaradia Loisel.), Rutaceae. Constit. 40-80% linalyl acetate; geraniol, geranyl acetate, limonene.

Properties

Yellow liquid. d1515 0.887-0.900. αD20 +3.72 to -1.37°. nD20 1.4623. Slightly sol in water; sol in 2 vols 80% alcohol. Keep well closed, cool and protected from light.

Use

In perfumes.