Lemon
(Lemon Oil, Extract)CAS number: 8008-56-8
Synonyms: Citrus limon oil; Cedro oil
Chemical class: Herbs, Essential Oils, Extracts
Industry claims found in: lemons
Industry claims used in: candy, breakfast cereals, frozen dairy products, cough drops
Possible physical or functional effects: Flavoring agents and adjuvants
Properties: industry claims FEMA GRAS; industry claims FDA GRAS; used in cigarettes; used in smokeless tobacco
Toxicology: LD50 (oral, rat) 2840 mg/kg; mod. toxic by ingestion; experimental tumorigen; skin irritant; heated to decomp., emits acrid smoke and irritating fumes