Limonene
A monoterpene that smells like citrus peel. It is the main aroma compound in lemon and orange rind, and turns up in juniper and peppermint too.
Related terms
- Terpenes
Terpenes: the aroma compounds (myrcene, limonene…). Your jar's ring is drawn from them. - Valencene
A sesquiterpene that smells like sweet orange. It is named after Valencia oranges and is also in grapefruit and tangerine peel. - Terpinolene
A monoterpene that smells fresh and piney with floral and citrus edges. It is also in lilac, tea tree, apples, cumin and nutmeg.