Herbal Extract Lemon Extract Lemon Oil Lemon Essential Oil

The oil is obtained by cold expression of the peel in yields of approximately 4%, based on the weight of the fruit. The oil is obtained from the fresh peel with or without previous separation of the pulp and the peel. It has a characteristic odor and taste of the outer part of fresh lemon peel. A less valuable quality of oil is obtained by steam distillation of the peel.

Product Name	Lemon oil
Appearance	slight yellow liquid
Odor	with a characteristic fresh cool aroma
CAS	8008-56-8
Relative density	0.888 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
Refractive index	1.472 ~ 1.475
Optical rotation	+57°~+70°
Main ingredients	d-Limonene80%
Storage	Store in cool and dry place, 3 years' shelf life when properly stored.

Lycopene, a carotenoid found in plant foods, is also a red pigment. Dark red acicular crystal, soluble in chloroform, benzene and grease but insoluble in water. Unstable to light and oxygen, turning brown when met with iron. lycopene is widely found in tomatoes, tomato products, watermelon, grapefruit and other fruits. It is the main pigment in ripe tomatoes and one of the common carotenoids.