Lemon essence oil

At a glance

Cold-pressed from lemon peel, giving a bright, sharp, unmistakably fresh citrus character used throughout ci It is valued by perfumers for this distinctive character and used as a building block within larger fragrance compositions.

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

Category
🌿 Natural
Origin
Fruit
Extraction
Solvent extraction
Chemical family
Monoterpene (limonene)
CAS number
8008-56-8
Profile
Citrusy, fresh, uplifting
IFRA status
Restricted, concentration limits under IFRA standards (listed as "Lemon oil cold pressed", CAS 8008-56-8)
● drafted · last checked 2026-08-26