Sweet orange peel oil

CAS Number
8008-57-9
EC Number
232-433-8
FEMA Number
FEMA 2824

What is Sweet orange peel oil?

Sweet orange peel oil (CAS 8008-57-9), also known as orange essential oil, is cold-pressed or distilled from the peel of Citrus sinensis; one of the most commercially traded citrus oils globally.

Where is Sweet orange peel oil used?

  • Food and beverage: natural flavoring in confectionery, baked goods, soft drinks and dairy products
  • Personal care: fragrance in perfumes, body washes and skincare
  • Pharmaceuticals: taste masking in oral formulations and syrups
  • Industrial cleaning: bio-based solvent and degreaser from its high limonene content
  • It delivers a bright orange flavor and fragrance profile.

Good to know: Referenced by FEMA 2824 in flavor compliance documentation. Folded grades (5x, 10x) with reduced terpene content offer improved solubility and stability in emulsions.

Commercial specifications

  • Folded grades (5x, 10x) with reduced terpene content
  • Drum, IBC and bulk quantities

Other Names (Synonyms)

orange essential oil|orange oil, distilled|Oils, orange, sweet|Sweet orange oil|Oil of sweet orange|Essential oils, orange, sweet|Orange Oil|Citrus Sinensis Peel Oil

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What are the physical properties of Sweet orange peel oil?

Boiling Point 177 °C
Density 0.845 g/mL at 25 °C
Flash Point 130 °F
Color Yellow to deep-orange liquid
Odor characteristicorange and odor
Refractive Index n 20/D 1.473

Which trade and regulatory codes apply to Sweet orange peel oil?

UN Number 1993
ADR Class 3
Packing Group III
WGK (Germany) 2
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