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Reported in EPA TSCA Inventory.
The Bergamot oil, with the CAS registry number 8007-75-8, is also known as Oil of bergamot. It belongs to the product categories of Natural Plant Extract; Biochemicals and Reagents; Lipids; Oils; A-B Flavors and Fragrances; Alphabetical Listings; Essential Oils; Flavors and Fragrances. Its classification codes are: (1)Natural Product; (2)Skin / Eye Irritant; (3)TSCA UVCB. This chemical is allowed as flavorant according to GB 2760-96, and it is mainly used in hard candy and beverage. It can be prepared by cold pressing the fresh and mature peel of citrus betgamia. The yield is about 0.48%. It is mainly produced in Italy.
The toxicity data is as follows:
Organism | Test Type | Route | Reported Dose (Normalized Dose) | Effect | Source |
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rat | LD50 | oral | 11520mg/kg (11520mg/kg) | Pharmazie. Vol. 14, Pg. 435, 1959. |