Rose Geranium Oil South African Botanical Name: Pelargonium capitatum x radens Synonyms: Geranium terebinthinaceum, Pelargonium terebinthinaceum, Geranium oil, African CAS #: 8000-46-2 County of Origin: South Africa
CLASSIFICATION: Chemical Identification: Oils, rose geranium EINEC#: 290-140-0 FEMA#: 2508
PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES: Appearance: Pale yellow to greenish olive liquid. Odor: Characteristic minty, rose-like odor. Solubility: Soluble in alcohol and oils. Insoluble in water. Specific Gravity: 0.870 – 0. 899 @ 20°C Optical Rotation: -10.0 – -2.0 @ 20°C Refractive Index: 1.461 – 1.470 @ 20°C Citronellol: 16 – 29 % Geraniol: 10 – 25 % Linalool: 4 – 8 % Extraction Method: Steam distillation of the leaves and flowers. Contents: Citronellol, geraniol, linalool, Isomenthone, Citronellyl formate, geranyl formate, guaiadiene, caryophyllene, rose oxide, geranyl butyrate, geranyl tiglate, 10-epi-g-eudesmol. Flash Point: 156 °F (69 deg. C)
