What's in citrus

Molecules in it 9

• Citric acidC6H8O7

  On MoleculeFinder's curated citrus list from source

  The mouth-watering sourness of lemons, limes, and oranges.

  As a pure substance: LD50 3,000 mg/kg (rat, oral) from source

• Vitamin CC6H8O6

  On MoleculeFinder's curated citrus list from source

  Vitamin C, the tart brightness of citrus and a nutrient your body cannot make on its own.

  As a pure substance: LD50 5,000 mg/kg (rat, oral) from source

• LimoneneC10H16

  On MoleculeFinder's curated citrus list from source

  The bright citrus scent locked in orange and lemon peel.

  As a pure substance: LD50 5,000 mg/kg (rat, oral) from source

• LinaloolC10H18O

  On MoleculeFinder's curated citrus list from source

  The floral, slightly citrus note of lavender and coriander seed. It is one of the most common fragrance ingredients in soap and shampoo.

  As a pure substance: LD50 2,790 mg/kg (rat, oral) from source

• HesperidinC28H34O15

  On MoleculeFinder's curated citrus list from source

  A flavonoid concentrated in orange peel and the white pith of citrus.

• Pectin

  On MoleculeFinder's curated citrus list from source

  The plant fibre that sets jam. It is what holds plant cells to each other, and it is why some fruits jell readily and others need help.

• SucroseC12H22O11

  On MoleculeFinder's curated citrus list from source

  Table sugar: one glucose joined to one fructose. It is the reference point the whole sweetness scale is measured against, at exactly 1 times sweet.

  As a pure substance: LD50 29,700 mg/kg (rat, oral) from source

• CitralC10H16O

  In this everyday world from source

  The unmistakable lemon smell, and the heart of lemongrass.

• NaringinC27H32O14

  In this everyday world from source

  The molecule behind grapefruit's characteristic bitterness.

  As a pure substance, its GHS hazard label: signal word Warning; Irritant from source