limonene
Lemon peel chemical
Limonene is a colorless liquid compound that gives citrus fruits their characteristic smell.
It occurs naturally in the rinds of oranges, lemons, and other citrus, and is widely used as a flavoring, fragrance, and solvent.
The cleaner has a fresh scent from limonene.
Industrial limonene is extracted from citrus peels as a byproduct of juice production.
Citrus with segments
- grapefruitTangy citrus, often halved
- tangerineSmall, loose-skinned citrus
- bergamotFragrant citrus for tea
- pomeloLarge, thick-skinned citrus
yuzu · kumquat · clementine · mandarin · citron · satsuma · zest · peel
All-carbon-and-hydrogen compound
- enantiomerMirror-image molecular variant
- chiralityMirror-image non-superimposability
- moleculeBonded atomic group
- volatileLiable to sudden change
biosynthesis · isoprene · nonpolar · polymerization · reactivity · isomer · cyclic · unsaturated
State of being unspoiled
- zestyLively in flavor
- brightEmitting or reflecting light
- upliftingEmotionally encouraging
- aromatherapyTherapeutic use of plant essences
diffuser · perfumery · cologne · scent · aroma · olfactory · volatile
Concentrated derived substance
- zestKeen enjoyment or peel
- tangySharp and lively-tasting
- refreshingPleasingly restorative
- confectionerySugary foods or their shop
Dissolving liquid or financially stable
- degreaserOil-dissolving cleaner
- biodegradableAble to decompose naturally
- eco-friendlyNot harming the environment
- non-toxicCauses no harm
orange
Citrus with segments
- grapefruitTangy citrus, often halved
- tangerineSmall, loose-skinned citrus
- bergamotFragrant citrus for tea
pomelo · yuzu · kumquat · clementine · mandarin · citron · satsuma · zest · peel · rind
hydrocarbon
All-carbon-and-hydrogen compound
- enantiomerMirror-image molecular variant
- chiralityMirror-image non-superimposability
- moleculeBonded atomic group
volatile · biosynthesis · isoprene · nonpolar · polymerization · reactivity · isomer · cyclic · unsaturated · extraction
freshness
State of being unspoiled
aromatherapy · diffuser · perfumery · cologne · scent · aroma · olfactory · volatile
extract
Concentrated derived substance
- zestKeen enjoyment or peel
- tangySharp and lively-tasting
- refreshingPleasingly restorative
solvent
Dissolving liquid or financially stable
- degreaserOil-dissolving cleaner
- biodegradableAble to decompose naturally
- eco-friendlyNot harming the environment
- flavoringsvanilla, vanilla extract, almond extract, strawberry flavor, cherry flavor
- scentsperfume, scent, fragrance, fragrant, aromatic
- chemical compoundsacetone, aldehydes, amines, esters, ketones
- Flavor Sciencearoma, bitterness, sweetness, sourness, saltiness
- perfumerymusk, middle notes, vanilla, essential oils, fragrance oils
- citrus benefitsvitamin C, ascorbic acid, antioxidants, immune support, citric acid