8008-31-9

Basic information

• Product Name: Tangerine oil
• Synonyms: citrusreticulataoil;mandarinoil,expressed;Mandarinwhiteoil;mexericaoil;Oils,mandarin;TANGERINE OIL;TANGERINE OIL, CRAVO;MANDARIN OIL
• CAS NO: 8008-31-9
• Molecular Weight: 0
• Product Categories: Cosmetic Ingredients & Chemicals;Alphabetical Listings;Essential OilsFlavors and Fragrances;Flavors and Fragrances;M-N
• Mol File: 8008-31-9.mol
• Article Data: 0

Chemical Properties

• Boiling Point: 178 °C(lit.)
• Flash Point: 133 °F
• Appearance: ORANGE To DARK ORANGE
• Density: 0.846 g/mL at 25 °C
• Refractive Index: n20/D 1.4745
• CAS DataBase Reference: Tangerine oil(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: Tangerine oil(8008-31-9)
• EPA Substance Registry System: Tangerine oil(8008-31-9)

Safety Data

• RIDADR: UN 1993 3/PG 3
• WGK Germany: 2
• RTECS: OO6100000
• Hazardous Substances Data: 8008-31-9(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

Description

Tangerine oil, also known as mandarin oil, is derived from the peel of mandarin oranges (Citrus reticulata) and belongs to the Rutaceae family. It is a clear, mobile liquid with a color ranging from light orange to reddish-orange, depending on the degree of ripeness and extraction method. The oil has a characteristic odor reminiscent of mandarin peel and exhibits pale blue fluorescence. Its main components include limonene (65-75%) and γ-terpinene (16-22%), along with α-sinensal, methyl N-methylanthranilate, and long-chained unsaturated aliphatic aldehydes.

Uses

Used in Flavor Industry:
Tangerine oil is used as a flavor enhancer for food and beverages due to its sweet, citrusy aroma and taste. It is often used to enrich the bouquet of flavor compositions containing sweet orange oils as the main component.
Used in Perfumery:
Tangerine oil is used as a fragrance ingredient in perfumery, taking advantage of its pleasant and distinctive scent.
Used in Liqueurs:
Tangerine oil is used in the production of liqueurs to impart a unique, fruity flavor and aroma.
Used in Aromatherapy:
Tangerine oil is used in aromatherapy for its sedative and anti-spasmodic properties, which can help promote relaxation and reduce stress.
Used in Cosmetics:
Tangerine oil is used in cosmetics and personal care products for its pleasant scent and potential skin benefits.
Used in Pharmaceutical Industry:
Due to its anti-spasmodic and sedative properties, tangerine oil may be used in the development of pharmaceutical products for treating various conditions.