Litsea cubeba oil

At a glance

Extracted from the ripe fruit peel of Litsea cubeba (Makrut lime), yielding a bright citrus oil rich in citral, with a sharp lemon‑lime aroma used in perfumery for top‑note freshness.

Category
🌿 Natural
Origin
Fruit
Extraction
Steam distillation
Chemical family
Monoterpene aldehydes
CAS number
68855-99-2
Profile
Citrusy, fresh, green
IFRA status
Restricted -- controlled via citral content
● drafted · last checked 2026-09-01