Lime Kaffir Oil

Product Name: Kaffir Lime Essential Oil (Makrut Lime / Combava — Citrus hystrix Leaf & Peel Oil)

Botanical Name: Citrus hystrix (syn. Citrus torosa)

Plant Family: Rutaceae

CAS Number: 91771-50-5 / 8008-26-2

EINECS / EC Number: 294-942-1

Plant Part Used: Fresh Aromatic Double-Lobed Leaves & Twigs (Kaffir Lime Leaf Oil — Primary) / Bumpy Green Fruit Peel (Kaffir Lime Peel Oil also available upon request)

Extraction Method: Steam Distillation (Leaf Oil) / Cold Expression or Steam Distillation (Peel Oil)

Origin: Indonesia / Thailand / Vietnam / India (Northeast India / Meghalaya / Assam — Processed & Supplied from Kannauj, Uttar Pradesh)

Manufacturer / Supplier: Meena Perfumery, Kannauj, Uttar Pradesh, India

Product Overview

Kaffir Lime Essential Oil—renowned across Southeast Asian botanicals and haute perfumery as Makrut Lime or French Combava (Citrus hystrix)—is an extraordinarily crisp, sparkling, green-citrus and rosy-aldehyde essential oil steam-distilled from the glossy, figure-eight double-lobed leaves (and/or aromatic bumpy rind) of Citrus hystrix. Naturally dominated by citronellal (typically 55%–80% in leaf oil) alongside linalool, citronellol, sabinene, and beta-pinene, it delivers an unmistakable, exotic crushed-lime-leaf bouquet uniting sharp, radiant lemon-lime zest and dewy crushed foliage with delicate rose-geranium floralcy and clean woody-herbal undertones. Indispensable in modern niche perfumery, eau de cologne, luxury spa care, and Southeast Asian culinary flavorings, it imparts vivid botanical radiance.

Organoleptic Properties

Physical & Chemical Specifications

Key Natural Constituents

(Varies naturally by plant part—Leaf vs. Peel—harvest region, and distillation parameters)

• Monoterpene Aldehydes (Signature Crushed Kaffir Leaf Marker): Citronellal (55%–80% in leaf oil; 8%–18% in peel oil), Geranial & Neral (trace–1.5%)

• Monoterpene Alcohols & Esters (Delicate Rosy-Citrus Heart): Linalool (3%–9%), Citronellol (2%–7%), Citronellyl acetate (1%–5%), Terpinen-4-ol, Alpha-terpineol, Geraniol

• Monoterpene & Sesquiterpene Hydrocarbons (Crisp Green-Zest Lift): Sabinene (1%–5% in leaf; 20%–35% in peel), Beta-pinene (15%–25% in peel), D-Limonene, Beta-myrcene, Beta-caryophyllene, Delta-cadinene

Applications & Blending

• Haute Perfumery & Traditional Attars: Imparts vivid green-citrus sparkle, dewy leaf realism, and exotic tropical-herbal lift to niche eau de cologne, citrus-aromatic, green-floral, tea, marine, fougère, and contemporary Indian attar compositions.

• Luxury Spa Care, Hair Care & Artisanal Soaps: Widely incorporated (within IFRA guidelines) into invigorating shower gels, scalp-purifying shampoos, refreshing body mists, deodorants, and luxury cold-process soaps.

• Gourmet Culinary Flavorings & Aromatherapy: Prized (within FEMA/food-grade guidelines) in authentic Thai and Southeast Asian culinary extracts, beverages, and confectionery, as well as uplifting, mental-clarity, and natural insect-repellent diffuser blends.

• Blends Well With: Bergamot, Lemon, Lime, Sweet Orange, Mandarin, Grapefruit, Neroli, Petitgrain, Lemongrass, Palmarosa, Geranium, Lavender, Clary Sage, Basil, Rosemary, Peppermint, Ginger, Galangal (Kulanjan), Cardamom, Black Pepper, Juniper Berry, Cypress, Cedarwood, Sandalwood Oil, Patchouli, Vetiver (Khus), and Frankincense.

Packaging, Storage & Compliance

• Quality Grade: 100% Pure & Natural, Steam-Distilled Leaf & Peel Grades (Citrus hystrix), Cosmetic, Fine Fragrance, Flavor & Aromatherapy Grade, Cruelty-Free, Vegan.

• Compliance: Conforms to IFRA Standards (dermal usage limits vary by finished product category due to natural citronellal, citronellol, linalool, and geraniol content; Certificate of Analysis, GC-MS Report, SDS, and IFRA documentation available upon request).

• Storage: Store in tightly sealed amber glass, stainless steel, or aluminum containers in a cool, dry, dark place away from air, heat, and direct sunlight.

• Shelf Life: 24 to 36 months under recommended storage conditions.

• Available Pack Sizes:  100 mL, 500 mL, 1 kg, 5 kg, 25 kg, and bulk export drums.