Citronella Oil

INCI name:

Citronella officinalis

Part used:

Leaf blade

Extraction method:

Distillation 

CAS No.:

8000-29-1

Origin:

China, Vietnam


Physical Data and Chemical Properties

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


Description

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.


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