Characteristics:
Appearance: A fluid liquid
Color: Light yellow
Aroma: Refreshing, pleasant, spicy, lemony top note when fresh
Active constituents:
Mainly consist of linalol and limonene; minor constituents are
methyl salicylate, (E)-methyl cinnamate, 1, 8-cineol, β-phellandrene,
myrcene, p-cymene, cis-linalol oxide, trans-linalol oxide,
4-terpieol, cryptone, phellandral, carvone, caryophyllene oxide,
trans-β-ocimene, γ-terpinene, α-terpinolene, sabinene, β-fenchyl
alcohol, piperitone, β-caryophyllene, α-humulene
Uses:
◊ Used in aromatherapy.
◊ Used as a flavoring agent in the confectionery industry and in the
manufacture of soft drinks.
◊ Fragrance in perfumery and cosmetics industries.