Lime

At a glance

Cold‑pressed oil from the peel of Citrus aurantifolia (Key lime), chiefly from Mexico/West Indies, offers a sharp, green‑zesty citrus top note with bright, slightly bitter aromatics, used to lift fresh and gourmand blends.

Category
⚗️ Synthetic
Origin
Citrus aurantifolia peel, primarily Mexico and the West Indies
Extraction
Cold expression
Chemical family
Monoterpene hydrocarbon
CAS number
8008-26-2
Profile
Sharp, green, tart citrus scent
IFRA status
Restricted, phototoxicity limits under IFRA standards
Cost tier
Low
● drafted · last checked 2026-08-22