Lemon oil, expressed

At a glance

Cold‑pressed oil from the peel of Citrus limon (lemons, chiefly Mediterranean or California). Bright, sharp citrus with green, zesty notes; used as a top‑note in fresh, clean fragrances.

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

Category
🌿 Natural
Origin
Fruit
Extraction
Cold expression
Chemical family
Monoterpene hydrocarbon
CAS number
8008-56-8
Profile
citrus, lemon, lemon peel
IFRA status
Restricted, concentration limits under IFRA standards (listed as "Lemon oil cold pressed", CAS 8008-56-8)
● drafted · last checked 2026-08-26