PRODUCTION AND CHARACTERIZATION OF PERFUME FROM ORANGE PEEL

Abstract

Perfume is a mixture of fragrant essential oils and aroma compounds, fixatives and solvents used to give the human body, objects and living spaces a pleasant smell.The objective of this study was formulate perfume from orange peel using Soxhlet extractor. Particle size and extraction time were considered parameters for investigation. Under this investigation particle size range; 0- 300µm and 300µm – 1.18mm extraction time 2 hr and 3 hr were considered.From the experiment the maximum oil yield 34.67 % was obtained at particle size range of 0- 300µm and extraction time of 3 hour. A minimum oil yield 29.33% was obtained at particle size range of 0.3-1.18mm and 2 hour extraction time.After the optimum operating condition for maximum oil yield was determined, using this operating condition the oil was extracted and the physicochemical properties(like acid value, saponification value, pH, ester value and specific gravity) were determined for characterization and quality analysis. The results were compared with standard orange peel essential oil specifications and the values were within the standards. Finally, perfume was formulated from the extracted essential oil. The blending solution having 10ml ethyl alcohol and 4ml oil exhibited relatively pleasant smell (scent).