INCI name: | Citronella officinalis |
Part used: | Leaf blade |
Extraction method: | Distillation |
CAS No.: | 8000-29-1 |
Origin: | China, Vietnam |
Appearance: | Light yellow transparent clear liquid |
Odour: | Full-bodied and long lasting citronella characteristics |
Relative Density(20℃): | 0.878 ~ 0.895 |
Refractive index(20℃): | 1.4660~1.4750 |
Dissolved solution: | 1 full size dissolved 2 volume 80% (v/v) ethanol |
Optical rotation(20℃): | -5°~0° |
Main Composition(%): | Citronellal, citronella total alcohol |
Citronella oil is one of the essential oils obtained from the leaves and stems of different species of Cymbopogon (lemongrass). The oil is used extensively as a source of perfumery chemicals such as citronellal, citronellol, and geraniol. |