Kaffir lime oil
Name
 Kaffir lime oil
Code
 2003 - 40020
Scientific Name
Citrus hystrix DC.
Common Name
 Kaffir lime, Leech lime, Porcupine orange

Origin/ Distribution
Exotic Asian lime whose leaves are used in recipes for Thai cuisine. The brain-like bumpy skin is full of fragrance. Long lasting and easy to grow, needs no pollinator.
Ethnomedical Uses
Hair care product, mosquito repellant, anti cancer, antiamebic, flavouring agent for food, aromatic substance, soap, shampoo and other cosmetics
Production
This essential oil is obtained by steam distillation from the peel of Citrus hystrix DC. Fruits
Colour/ Appearance
Colourless to pale yellow and clear liquid
Odour
Green sweet fresh fruit odour
Specific gravity (20/20 c)
0.8600-0.8800
Refractive index (20 c)
1.4570-1.4810
Solubility
Very soluble in ethanol
Stability
Not stable to excess heat, acidic and basic pH. Reactive with reducing and oxidizing agents.
Chemical constituents
Citronellal, limonene, beta-pinene
Uses
0.5-5.0%
Application
Kaffir lime oil is used as flavouring agent for food, aromatic substance, soap, shampoo and other cosmetics. This oil is also used as a skin moisturizer.
Caution for use
This essential oil may cause skin irritation and photosensitivity. It has autoxidative property. This oil must be added at the end of cold preparations and at 35-40?c for emulsions while cooling. The activities of essential oil are best maintained when not heated.
Storage/ Shelf life
The essential oil has shelf life of 1 year when kept in cool preferably at about 20-25 c dry place and protected from light in their original packaging. Keep containers tightly sealed. Each container that has been opened should be used rapidly or repacked in sterile packaging and conditions.
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