Background
Orange oil is the volatile oil expressed from fresh peel of ripe fruit of the orange (Citrus aurantium var sinensis). It contains about 90% d-limonene, citral, decy aldehyde, methyl anthranilate, linalool, and terpineol.
SynonymsOrange Oil
Oil sweet orange
UsesFlavor
Perfume
Expectorant
Cross-Reactions
Unusual Reactions Contact urticaria
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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. |
Lovell, C.R., Plants and the Skin. 1993,
London: Blackwell Scientific Publications. |
Author(s):
dr. Jan R. Mekkes. Dermatologist, Amsterdam UMC.
ICD10:
L23.9