DESCRIPTION:
Citronella Java has a well rounded lemon citrus scent having a subtle woody aroma. Having the Botanical Name of Cymbopogon Winterianus, the leaves of the plant are steam distilled to extract the oil. Citronella oil is extracted from a resilient grass (Cymbopogon nardus) native to Sri Lanka and Java.
CONSTITUENTS:
Volatile Oil, Tannin and mucilage, citronellot, geraniol, and citronella
BLENDS WITH:
Citronella Java blends well with most oils, but specifically well with Bergamot, Bitter Orange, Cedarwood, Geranium, Lemon, Orange, Lavender and Pine.
COMMON NAMES:
Zeylanicum
USES:
Citronella Java is credited with having therapeutic properties as an antiseptic, deodorant, insecticide, parasitic, tonic and as a stimulant. Many commercial repellents contain Citronella Java, and it is often used in combination with Cedarwood to produce a pleasant smelling natural insect repellent. It is also used in soaps and candles, and has common applications in massage.
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Botonical Name |
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Cymbopogon winterianus Jowitt |
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CAS # |
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8000-29-1 |
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Country of Origin |
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Central Nepal |
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Color & Odor |
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Light yellow with Fresh & Sweet odor |
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Solubility |
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Soluble in 0.8 to 1.5 vol. of 80% alcohol |
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Specific Gravity |
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0.8820 to 0.8875 at 23º C |
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Optical Rotation |
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[-] 2º to [-] 4º at 23º C |
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Refractive Index |
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1.4750 to 1.4885 at 23º C |
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Flash Point |
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175.00 °F. TCC ( 79.44 °C. ) |
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Major Constituents |
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citronellot, geraniol, and citronellal |
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Extraction Method |
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Steam Distillation |