Citrus terpenes

At a glance

Citrus terpenes are a blend of volatile monoterpenes extracted from the peels of citrus fruits such as orange, lemon and bergamot, offering a bright, zesty, slightly sweet aroma used to impart fresh citrus notes in perfumery.

One of several trade forms of Citrus catalogued here — see the full family →

Category
🌿 Natural
Origin
Fruit
Chemical family
Monoterpene
CAS number
68608-34-4
Profile
Fresh, citrusy, uplifting
IFRA status
Not restricted
● drafted · last checked 2026-09-01