Grapefruit seed oil

Description

An oil expressed from the seeds of grapefruit (Citrus paradisi) usually collected from citrus canning plants. The dark oil is used as a lubricant for leather and textile fibers.

Synonyms and Related Terms

pomelo seed oil; totonja; pamplemousse; Citrus paradisi

Physical and Chemical Properties

Melting Point	-10 C
Density	0.92 g/ml

Resources and Citations

• Thomas Gregory, The Condensed Chemical Dictionary, Reinhold Publishing, New York, 3rd ed., 1942

• Random House, Webster's Encyclopedic Unabridged Dictionary of the English Language, Grammercy Book, New York, 1997

• Encyclopedia Britannica, http://www.britannica.com Comment: "grapefruit." Accessed 29 Oct. 2004 .