Characteristics:
Appearance: A viscous liquid
Color: Deep yellow
Aroma: Fresh, grassy‐citrus scent and earthy undertone
Active constituents:
Major constituents are citral‐a, citral‐b, terpinene, β‐terpineol,
α‐terpineol, myrcene, triphenyl acetate, borneol, dipentene,
methyl heptenone, linalol, geraniol, nerol, citronellol, farnesol
Uses:
◊ Used in aromatherapy.
◊ Extensively used as a fragrance component in soaps, detergents,
cosmetics and perfumes.
◊ Employed as a flavor ingredient in most major food categories
including alcoholic and soft drinks.