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This experiment details the practical process of isolating limonene, a key natural product and fragrant essential oil, directly from common orange peels. It provides a hands-on learning experience in extracting this important terpene, showcasing fundamental techniques in natural product chemistry and organic compound separation.

Explore the intriguing process of isolating limonene, a key citrus terpene and the primary component of orange essential oil, directly from discarded orange peels. This practical organic chemistry experiment outlines effective techniques for extracting this valuable compound, demonstrating fundamental separation principles in a hands-on laboratory setting.