Review Article
Extraction, Chemical Analysis, and Therapeutic Potential of D-Limonene from Citrus Peels: A Comprehensive Review
Issue:
Volume 1, Issue 2, June 2026
Pages:
63-72
Received:
25 January 2026
Accepted:
6 February 2026
Published:
12 May 2026
DOI:
10.11648/j.sdc.20260102.11
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Abstract: Essential oils are complex mixtures of volatile compounds obtained from plants where they serve aromatic purposes, and defensive roles. They have been used for centuries in medicine, industry, and agriculture due to their broad spectrum of biological activity. Exhibiting antiviral, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant antimicrobial, and smooth muscle relaxant properties. Essential oils have been important substances the most common component is D-Limonene or 4-isopropenyl-1-methylcyclohexene (C10H16) is a monocyclic monoterpene abundant in citrus plants like orange, and grape. It used for a flavor and fragrance additive in perfumes, soaps, foods, and beverages is consistently increased due to its high-quality fragrance property, other uses and important were treated in this study indicates that the compound is neither mutagenic nor carcinogenic in humans, maintaining a low toxicity limit even with protracted administration over several years. the effects of D-limonene such as antioxidant, anticancer, anti-inflammatory, gastroprotective and acid reflux due to its gastric acid-neutralizing properties, Botanical Pesticide and Vermin Control, Oil Spill Correction and The ability to dissolve expanded polystyrene (EPS). This paper provides an overview of the properties of essential oils. D-Limonene is a bioactive compound of high economic and medicinal value. its Environmental Benefit D-Limonene has high biodegradability and lower Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) emissions compared to traditional solvents The study opening opportunities for its use in food by proved the efficiency of its extraction from fruit waste, pharmaceutical, and environmentally friendly pesticide industries D-limonene does not endure in the soil or contaminate groundwater.
Abstract: Essential oils are complex mixtures of volatile compounds obtained from plants where they serve aromatic purposes, and defensive roles. They have been used for centuries in medicine, industry, and agriculture due to their broad spectrum of biological activity. Exhibiting antiviral, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant antimicrobial, and smooth muscle rela...
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Adil Ali Mohammed Alhussein
