Mandarin Oil
Product Description
Mandarin Oil| Product Specifications | ||
|---|---|---|
| Product Name | Mandarin Oil | |
| Botanical Name | Citrus Reticulata | |
| Description & extraction | Mandarins are citrus fruits which are also known as Mandarin oranges or Tangerines. However, there is a slight difference. Mandarins are more yellow in color and come with pips, while tangerines are more orange in color and come without pips. So, mandarin essential oil is also called tangerine essential oil. The botanical name of both of these plants is Citrus Reticulata, which shows that they are same. As the name suggests, mandarin plants are native to China. From there, they went to Europe and now Italy is one of the biggest producers of Mandarin Oil. | |
| Chemical Components | C. reticulata L.), Grapefruit (C. paradisi L.), Lemon (C. limon L.) and Orange (C. sinensis L.) Essential Oils | |
| Toxicological Properties | Mandarin oil are antiseptic, antiviral, bactericide, cytophylactic, Digestive, febrifuge and hydrating. |
| Appearance | Fluid Liquid |
| Colour | Yellow to greenish-orange |
| Colour | Yellow to greenish-orange |
| Odour | Intensely sweet, citrusy, tangy, fresh |
| Botanical Source | Peel |
| Specific Gravity | 0.846 to 0.853 at 20 °C. |
| Optical Rotation | +80 - +94 |
| Refractive Index | 1.4650 To 1.4798 |