Bitter orange oil

Bitter orange oil (CAS 68916-04-1), also known as sour orange oil, is a cold-pressed or steam-distilled essential oil derived from the peel of Citrus aurantium. FEMA 2345.

Where is Bitter orange oil used?

• Food and beverage: natural flavoring in liqueurs, confectionery, marmalades and soft drink concentrates with a bitter citrus profile
• Fragrance: fine perfumery and eau de cologne bases
• Personal care: functional fragrance blends for soaps, lotions and shampoos
• Pharmaceutical and nutraceutical: flavoring excipient masking bitterness in oral dosage forms and carrier in topical preparations
• Home care: fragrance character and solvent functionality in surface cleaners and air fresheners
• It delivers a sharp, distinctive citrus character as a flavoring agent and fragrance ingredient.

Good to know: Buyers should confirm origin, extraction method and compliance with relevant regional flavor and fragrance regulations when sourcing.

Commercial specifications

• Standard packaging from small drums to bulk quantities