Flavors & Fragrances
REACH
Orange sweet extract
CAS Number
8028-48-6
EC Number
232-433-8
FEMA Number
FEMA 2825
Industries: Food & Nutrition
What is Orange sweet extract?
Orange sweet extract (CAS 8028-48-6), also known commercially as orange terpene, is a naturally derived citrus extract obtained from the peel of sweet oranges. FEMA 2826.
Where is Orange sweet extract used?
- Food and beverage: authentic citrus flavor in confectionery, beverages, and baked goods
- Personal care: fragrance in lotions, shampoos, and soaps, and carrier for other active ingredients
- Industrial cleaning and degreasing: renewable solvent that removes oils, adhesives, and inks from surfaces
- Printing and packaging: direct substitute for petroleum-based solvents
- Adhesive and coating formulations: solvent and diluent
- It functions as a flavoring agent and fragrance ingredient.
Good to know: Low toxicity and a favorable environmental profile make this extract a priority for modern procurement. Food-grade quality aligned with FEMA standards, as well as technical grade for industrial solvent and cleaning applications.
Commercial specifications
- Technical grade for industrial solvent and cleaning applications
- Packaging ranges from drums to bulk IBC containers depending on volume requirements
Other Names (Synonyms)
Orange, sweet, ext.|Orange terpene|2,6-dimethyl-10-methylidenedodeca-2,6,11-trienal
What are the physical properties of Orange sweet extract?
Boiling Point 176 °C(lit.)
Density 0.84 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
Flash Point 115 °F
Odor at 100.00 %. sweet orange citrus aldehydic terpenic tangerine pulpy
Vapor Pressure 1.864hPa at 25℃
Refractive Index n 20/D 1.472(lit.)
Log P 4.38
How is Orange sweet extract classified and handled safely? Learn More
Danger
GHS02· Flammable GHS05· Corrosive GHS07· Irritant GHS08· Health Hazard GHS09· Environmental Hazard
Hazard Statements
H226 Flammable liquid and vapor
H304 May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways
H315 Causes skin irritation
H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction
H318 Causes serious eye damage
H411 Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
Precautionary Statements
P210 Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
P233 Keep container tightly closed.
P240 Ground and bond container and receiving equipment.
P241 Use explosion-proof [electrical/ventilating/lighting/…] equipment.
Which trade and regulatory codes apply to Orange sweet extract?
UN Number 2319
ADR Class 3
Packing Group III
WGK (Germany) 1