Citronella Essential Oil

Product Name: Citronella (Ceylon) Essential Oil Botanical Name: Cymbopogon nardus Synonyms: Andropogon nardus, Cymbopogon afronardus INCI Name: Cymbopogon nardus (citronella) oil CAS #: 8000-29-1 Country of Origin: Indonesia

CLASSIFICATION:

Contents: Geraniol, citronellol, citronellal, geranyl acetate, limonene, methyl isoeugenol. Composition Aldehyde 7.0 – 15 % Total Alcohol 55 – 65 %

PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES:

Appearance: Pale yellow to yellowish brown liquid. Odor: Characteristic citronellal-like odor. Solubility: Soluble in alcohol and oils. Insoluble in water. Specific Gravity: 0.893 - 0.910 @ 25°C Optical Rotation: -9.0 – -18.0 @ 25°C Refractive Index: 1.479 - 1.485 @ 25°C Extraction Method: Steam distillation of the partially dried grass.