Background
Lemon oil is the volatile oil expressed from fresh peel of Citrus limonum. The constituents are 90% of limonene, terpinene, phellandrene, and pinene. Other constituents include citral, citronellal, geranyl acetate, and sesquiterpenes.
SynonymsLemon oil
Oil of Lemon
Cedro Oil
UsesFlavor agent for medicaments, liqueurs, pastry, foods, beverages
Perfumes
Cross-ReactionsUnusual Reactions
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Referenties
| 1. |
Cardullo, A.C., A.M. Ruszkowski, and
V.A. DeLeo, Allergic contact dermatitis resulting from
sensitivity to citrus peel, geraniol, and citral. Journal of the
American Academy of Dermatology, 1989. 21(2 Pt 2): p. 395-7. |
| 2. |
Audicana, M. and G. Bernaola,
Occupational contact dermatitis from citrus fruits: lemon
essential oils. Contact Dermatitis, 1994. 31(3): p. 183-5. |
Author(s):Allergology: background information on allergens.
ICD10: L23.9