Phellandrenes are a pair of organic compounds that have a similar molecular structure and similar chemical properties. I±-Phellandrene and �²-phellandrene are cyclic monoterpenes and are double-bond isomers. In I±-phellandrene, both double bonds are endocyclic and in I-phellandrene, one of them is exocyclic. Appearance: Colorless oil (I± and I) EC Number: (I±): 202-792-5; (I): 209-081-9; ...
Citral is an acyclic monoterpene aldehyde, and being a monoterpene, it is made of two isoprene units. Citral is a collective term which covers two geometric isomers that have their own separate names; the E-isomer is named Geranial (trans-Citral) or Citral A. The Z-isomer is named Neral (cis-Citral) or Citral B.
Melissa Essential Oil is steam distilled from the leaves and flowers of Melissa officinalis, an herb most commonly referred to as Lemon Balm and sometimes as Bee Balm. Lemon Balm is easy to find and grow. Although the leaves of Lemon Balm are quite aromatic, the leaves and flowers do not yield much essential oil.
Neroli oil is an essential oil produced from the blossom of the bitter orange tree (Citrus aurantium subsp. amara or Bigaradia). Its scent is sweet, honeyed and somewhat metallic with green and spicy facets. Orange blossom is also extracted from the same blossom and both extracts are extensively used in perfumery.