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Essential oil extracted from Citrus sinensis peel waste exhibits significant antibacterial activity and can be successfully formulated into a stable, highly acceptable natural perfume. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.INCREMENTAL. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

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To extract and chemically profile essential oil from sweet orange peel waste and evaluate its antibacterial activity and feasibility for formulating a sustainable natural perfume.

August 30, 2026Asian Journal of Research in BotanyOpen Access

Valorization of Citrus sinensis (L.) Osbeck Peel Waste: Extraction, Antibacterial Activity, GC–MS Characterization and Development of a Natural Perfume Formulation

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ASA. ShabnamZoological Survey of India TT.ThusharaUniversity of Kerala

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Laboratory study demonstrates extraction of antibacterial essential oil from orange peels into a stable perfume, highlighting circular economy opportunities for sustainable fragrance design.

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To extract and chemically profile essential oil from sweet orange peel waste and evaluate its antibacterial activity and feasibility for formulating a sustainable natural perfume.
Hydrodistillation was used to extract essential oil from Citrus sinensis peels, followed by chemical profiling via gas chromatography–mass spectrometry (GC–MS).
Antimicrobial activity was tested against Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli at 60 mg/mL using the agar well diffusion method.
A perfume prototype (10–15% essential oil, 70–80% ethanol, 1–3% glycerol, 5–10% distilled water) was evaluated for physicochemical characteristics, 30-day stability at 4°C, 25°C, and 40°C, and sensory acceptability using a hedonic scale.
Hydrodistillation achieved a 2.9% (w/w) oil yield, with GC–MS identifying limonene as the predominant constituent (66.21% of total peak area) alongside α-pinene and p-cymene.
The essential oil exhibited antibacterial inhibition zones of 12 mm against S. aureus and 14 mm against E. coli at 60 mg/mL.
The perfume formulation maintained a pH of 6.58 and stability over 30 days, achieving sensory scores of 4.5 for intensity, 4.8 for pleasantness, and 4.7 for overall acceptability.

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Shabnam et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a93f02f6c1a8fb52e79c2fd https://doi.org/10.9734/ajrib/2026/v9i2347

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Laboratory study demonstrates extraction of antibacterial essential oil from orange peels into a stable perfume, highlighting circular economy opportunities for sustainable fragrance design.

Valorization of Citrus sinensis (L.) Osbeck Peel Waste: Extraction, Antibacterial Activity, GC–MS Characterization and Development of a Natural Perfume Formulation

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