Citronella Oil
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Citronella oil is an essential oil 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, citronelol, and geraniol. These chemicals find extensive use in soap, candles and incense, perfumery, cosmetic, and flavouring industries throughout the world. Citronella oil is also a plant-based insect repellent and has been registered for this use in the United States since ***8. The United States Environmental Protection Agency considers oil of citronella as a biopesticide with a non-toxic mode of action.
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Application |
Aromatherapy, Natural Perfumery |
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Botanical Name |
Cymbopogon, Winterianus |
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Color |
Pale to light yellow |
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Common Names |
Minyak Sereh Wangi |
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Extraction Method |
Steam Distilled |
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Odour |
Sweet, fresh, Lemony with Grassy/Green undertone |
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Origin |
Indonesia |
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Plant Part |
Leaves |
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Refractive Index |
1.465-1.485 |
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Specific Gravity |
@20•C 0.880-0.895 |
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Specific Gravity Degree Celsius |
20•C 0.880-0.895 |
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Usage/Application |
Aromatherapy, Natural Perfumery |
