Persian Lime

Citrus latifolia Tanaka

Chemotype: limonene / gamma-terpinene / beta-pinene expressed peel type

tartfreshsweetcitrus

PLANT PART: fruit peel
EXTRACTION: cold pressed / expressed
AROMA NOTE: top

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Aroma & character

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tartfreshsweetcitrus

Aroma intensity: 45 / 100

Soft & subtleBold & expressive

Note layer: top

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Cited dermal maximum · leave-on: 0.7%
Phototoxicity: Phototoxic — use caution
Maximum for sun-exposed skin: 0.7%
Oxidation risk: high

A cited maximum is a limit, not a suggested dilution. Missing restrictions do not establish safety.

Expressed Persian lime is handled under the public IFRA standard for Lime oil expressed. The standard sets a 0.70% maximum acceptable concentration for Category 5A and related leave-on categories because of phototoxicity.

Contraindications & cautions

majorCold-pressed Persian lime should be kept at or below 0.7% in leave-on products on UV-exposed skin because of phototoxic furocoumarins.

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19 constituents

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About this composition

This profile is anchored to a 2024 GC profiling report for cold-pressed Citrus latifolia oil from Mexico. Persian lime expressed oil is limonene-dominant with substantial gamma-terpinene and beta-pinene, and the batch report also shows trace furocoumarins including bergapten and isopimpinellin, which aligns with the public IFRA phototoxic restriction for expressed lime oil. This record was extended in a subsequent closure pass by adding eleven additional quantified peaks (sabinene, myrcene, neral, trans-alpha-bergamotene, neryl acetate, terpinolene, alpha-thujene, para-cymene, beta-caryophyllene, alpha-terpinene, terpinen-4-ol) directly from the same PhytoChemia GC-FID consolidated analysis summary (Lot No. 002229) already cited in this record, raising closure from approximately 0.87 toward the target reference-data closure band.

Constituent	Typical amount	Reported range	Chemical family	Source
Limonene	55.54%	55.54–55.54%	monoterpene hydrocarbon	View source Certificate of Analysis - GC Profiling: Essential Oil, Citrus latifolia https://www.praannaturals.com/downloads/gcms/GCFID-Persian-Lime-Essential-Oil-CP-LOT-002229.pdf (Page 3/11, analysis summary; limonene 55.54%)
gamma-Terpinene	14.16%	14.16–14.16%	monoterpene hydrocarbon	View source Certificate of Analysis - GC Profiling: Essential Oil, Citrus latifolia https://www.praannaturals.com/downloads/gcms/GCFID-Persian-Lime-Essential-Oil-CP-LOT-002229.pdf (Page 3/11, analysis summary; gamma-terpinene 14.16%)
beta-Pinene	11.69%	11.69–11.69%	monoterpene hydrocarbon	View source Certificate of Analysis - GC Profiling: Essential Oil, Citrus latifolia https://www.praannaturals.com/downloads/gcms/GCFID-Persian-Lime-Essential-Oil-CP-LOT-002229.pdf (Page 3/11, analysis summary; beta-pinene 11.69%)
alpha-Pinene	2.12%	2.12–2.12%	monoterpene hydrocarbon	View source Certificate of Analysis - GC Profiling: Essential Oil, Citrus latifolia https://www.praannaturals.com/downloads/gcms/GCFID-Persian-Lime-Essential-Oil-CP-LOT-002229.pdf (Page 3/11, analysis summary; alpha-pinene 2.12%)
Geranial	1.56%	1.56–1.56%	monoterpene aldehyde	View source Certificate of Analysis - GC Profiling: Essential Oil, Citrus latifolia https://www.praannaturals.com/downloads/gcms/GCFID-Persian-Lime-Essential-Oil-CP-LOT-002229.pdf (Page 4/11, analysis summary; geranial 1.56%)
beta-Bisabolene	1.48%	1.48–1.48%	sesquiterpene hydrocarbon	View source Certificate of Analysis - GC Profiling: Essential Oil, Citrus latifolia https://www.praannaturals.com/downloads/gcms/GCFID-Persian-Lime-Essential-Oil-CP-LOT-002229.pdf (Page 4/11, analysis summary; beta-bisabolene 1.48%)
Bergapten	0.02%	0.02–0.02%	furocoumarin	View source Certificate of Analysis - GC Profiling: Essential Oil, Citrus latifolia https://www.praannaturals.com/downloads/gcms/GCFID-Persian-Lime-Essential-Oil-CP-LOT-002229.pdf (Page 4/11, analysis summary; bergapten 0.02%)
Isopimpinellin	0.02%	0.02–0.02%	furocoumarin	View source Certificate of Analysis - GC Profiling: Essential Oil, Citrus latifolia https://www.praannaturals.com/downloads/gcms/GCFID-Persian-Lime-Essential-Oil-CP-LOT-002229.pdf (Page 4/11, analysis summary; isopimpinellin 0.02%)
Sabinene	1.6%	1.6–1.6%	monoterpene hydrocarbon	View source Certificate of Analysis - GC Profiling: Essential Oil, Citrus latifolia https://www.praannaturals.com/downloads/gcms/GCFID-Persian-Lime-Essential-Oil-CP-LOT-002229.pdf (Page 3/11, analysis summary; sabinene 1.60% (consolidated))
Myrcene	1.37%	1.37–1.37%	monoterpene hydrocarbon	View source Certificate of Analysis - GC Profiling: Essential Oil, Citrus latifolia https://www.praannaturals.com/downloads/gcms/GCFID-Persian-Lime-Essential-Oil-CP-LOT-002229.pdf (Page 3/11, analysis summary; myrcene 1.37% (consolidated))
Neral	1.03%	1.03–1.03%	monoterpene aldehyde	View source Certificate of Analysis - GC Profiling: Essential Oil, Citrus latifolia https://www.praannaturals.com/downloads/gcms/GCFID-Persian-Lime-Essential-Oil-CP-LOT-002229.pdf (Page 4/11, analysis summary; neral 1.03%)
trans-alpha-Bergamotene	1.01%	1.01–1.01%	sesquiterpene hydrocarbon	View source Certificate of Analysis - GC Profiling: Essential Oil, Citrus latifolia https://www.praannaturals.com/downloads/gcms/GCFID-Persian-Lime-Essential-Oil-CP-LOT-002229.pdf (Page 4/11, analysis summary; trans-alpha-bergamotene 1.01%)
Neryl acetate	0.77%	0.77–0.77%	monoterpene ester	View source Certificate of Analysis - GC Profiling: Essential Oil, Citrus latifolia https://www.praannaturals.com/downloads/gcms/GCFID-Persian-Lime-Essential-Oil-CP-LOT-002229.pdf (Page 4/11, analysis summary; neryl acetate 0.77%)
Terpinolene	0.68%	0.68–0.68%	monoterpene hydrocarbon	View source Certificate of Analysis - GC Profiling: Essential Oil, Citrus latifolia https://www.praannaturals.com/downloads/gcms/GCFID-Persian-Lime-Essential-Oil-CP-LOT-002229.pdf (Page 3/11, analysis summary; terpinolene 0.68/0.69% (consolidated))
alpha-Thujene	0.51%	0.51–0.51%	monoterpene hydrocarbon	View source Certificate of Analysis - GC Profiling: Essential Oil, Citrus latifolia https://www.praannaturals.com/downloads/gcms/GCFID-Persian-Lime-Essential-Oil-CP-LOT-002229.pdf (Page 3/11, analysis summary; alpha-thujene 0.51/0.52% (consolidated))
para-Cymene	0.45%	0.45–0.45%	monoterpene hydrocarbon	View source Certificate of Analysis - GC Profiling: Essential Oil, Citrus latifolia https://www.praannaturals.com/downloads/gcms/GCFID-Persian-Lime-Essential-Oil-CP-LOT-002229.pdf (Page 3/11, analysis summary; para-cymene 0.45% (consolidated))
beta-Caryophyllene	0.44%	0.44–0.44%	sesquiterpene hydrocarbon	View source Certificate of Analysis - GC Profiling: Essential Oil, Citrus latifolia https://www.praannaturals.com/downloads/gcms/GCFID-Persian-Lime-Essential-Oil-CP-LOT-002229.pdf (Page 4/11, analysis summary; beta-caryophyllene 0.44% (consolidated))
alpha-Terpinene	0.36%	0.36–0.36%	monoterpene hydrocarbon	View source Certificate of Analysis - GC Profiling: Essential Oil, Citrus latifolia https://www.praannaturals.com/downloads/gcms/GCFID-Persian-Lime-Essential-Oil-CP-LOT-002229.pdf (Page 3/11, analysis summary; alpha-terpinene 0.36/0.37% (consolidated))
Terpinen-4-ol	0.36%	0.36–0.36%	monoterpene alcohol	View source Certificate of Analysis - GC Profiling: Essential Oil, Citrus latifolia https://www.praannaturals.com/downloads/gcms/GCFID-Persian-Lime-Essential-Oil-CP-LOT-002229.pdf (Page 3/11, analysis summary; terpinen-4-ol 0.36/0.37% (consolidated))

Profile source: Certificate of Analysis - GC Profiling: Essential Oil, Citrus latifolia; IFRA Standard Lime oil expressed; Persian Lime Essential Oil · https://www.praannaturals.com/downloads/gcms/GCFID-Persian-Lime-Essential-Oil-CP-LOT-002229.pdf ; https://ifrafragrance.org/standards/IFRA_STD_093.pdf ; https://www.lgbotanicals.com/Persian-Lime-Essential-Oil-_p_845.html

A TRADITION OF BOTANICAL CURIOSITY

Traditional & reported uses

These uses reflect the profile's reported traditions and literature. They are not established treatment recommendations.

traditionally used in aromatherapy as an uplifting, refreshing citrus note
reported to support mental clarity and reduce feelings of mental fatigue
used in perfumery and colognes for a sparkling, zesty top note
traditionally associated with easing occasional low mood via its bright citrus aroma
used in cleaning and household product fragrancing for a clean, fresh scent

For aromatherapy and wellness use only — not medical advice. Effect statements are traditional/reported associations, not treatment claims. The Synergy Rating scores blend craft, harmony and safety, not medical efficacy. Read the safety framework.

What we're still learning · 2 data gaps

Good decisions start with knowing what is — and isn't — in the evidence.

Odor intensity 45 is a normalization of supplier language describing a soft tart sweet aroma rather than a directly published 0-100 measurement.
No public source located in this pass gave directly measured volatility-rate or tenacity-hour values for expressed Persian lime oil.