Characteristics:

Appearance: A fluid liquid
Color: Light yellow
Aroma: Refreshing, pleasant, spicy, lemony top note when fresh

Active constituents:

Mainly consist of linalol and limonene; minor constituents are methyl salicylate, (E)-methyl cinnamate, 1, 8-cineol, β-phellandrene, myrcene, p-cymene, cis-linalol oxide, trans-linalol oxide, 4-terpieol, cryptone, phellandral, carvone, caryophyllene oxide, trans-β-ocimene, γ-terpinene, α-terpinolene, sabinene, β-fenchyl alcohol, piperitone, β-caryophyllene, α-humulene

Uses:

◊ Used in aromatherapy.
◊ Used as a flavoring agent in the confectionery industry and in the manufacture of soft drinks.
◊ Fragrance in perfumery and cosmetics industries.