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Which lipids are present in essential oils?

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Essential oils most often are not lipids. Orange oil, for example, is generally terpenes, primarily limonene, which isn't considered a lipid. They are generally smaller molecules that have higher volatility since they are often used as fragrances, where lipids are generally high molecular weights and not volatile enough to be smelled easily at room temperature.

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