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Mandarin leaf

Lá quýt

Citrus reticulata

Mandarin petitgrain

Rutaceae · Lá · Leaves · Steam-distilled


Mandarin leaf essential oil (Citrus reticulata) — botanical illustration
Citrus reticulata

Safety

Skin sensitization low

Methyl N-methylanthranilate makes up a large portion, the characteristic mandarin leaf aroma, distinct from mandarin peel oil.

Low risk of skin sensitization.

No data indicates hazard in pregnancy.


Usage guidelines

Storage
Dark, sealed, refrigerated

Chemistry

Volatile constituents
Methyl N-methylanthranilate40.0 – 65.0 %
γ-Terpinene8.0 – 18.0 %
Linalool5.0 – 12.0 %
α-Terpineol2.0 – 5.0 %
p-Cymene1.0 – 4.0 %

Botanical source

Mandarin leaf (mandarin petitgrain) is distilled from the leaves of Citrus reticulata. Markedly different in chemistry and aroma from mandarin peel oil.

Main production: Italy, Spain. Small scale, a byproduct of mandarin tree pruning.

Family Rutaceae.


Notes

Green, floral, lightly sweet aroma. A characteristic 'grape' note from methyl anthranilate.

Used in fine fragrance for green floral notes.