DESCRIPTION:
This essential oil is extracted from grapefruit. The grapefruit tree is originated in Asia but now also grown and harvested in the United States, France, Brazil and Israel. It is a large, shiny gloss-leaved tree that can grow about 10 meters (30 feet) high, with white flowers and large leaves.
BLENDS WITH:
It can blend well with other members of the citrus family, Rosemary, Cypress, Lavender, Geranium, Cardamom and usually most of spice oils.
CONSTITUENTS:
The main chemical components of grapefruit oil are a-pinene, sabinene, myrcene, limonene, geraniol, linalool, citronellal, decyl acetate, neryl acetate and terpinen-4-ol
COMMON NAMES:
Grapefruit
USES:
The grapefruit essential oil is widely demanded by aromatherapists and used as a spiritual up-lifter. It also helps to ease muscle fatigue and stiffness.
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Botonical Name |
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Citrus Paradisi |
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CAS # |
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8016-20-4 |
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Country of Origin |
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USA |
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Color & Odor |
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Clear to light yellow liquid @22C with Compared to standard odor |
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Solubility |
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Insoluble in water, soluble in alcohol and oils |
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F.E.M.A. # |
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2530 |
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Specific Gravity |
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0.840 @ 72°F |
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Optical Rotation |
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95.6 |
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Refractive Index |
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1.4742 @ 72°F |
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Flash Point |
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121F |
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Major Constituents |
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N/A |
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Extraction Method |
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Cold Pressed |