This aromatic perennial grows about 1meter (3 feet) high and is a popular ingredient in wax candles, as an insect repellant, and is also widely used in perfumes, soaps, skin lotions and deodorants. It is extracted from a hardy grass, native to Sri Lanka and Java. Although this essential oil has been typecast as an insect repellant (especially for malaria carrying mosquitoes), it also has great benefit in clearing the mind, refreshing rooms and for softening skin, while combating oily skin and sweaty feet.
Citronella oil is extracted from Cymbopogonnardus (also known as Andropogonnardus) and is of the Graminae (Poaceae) family. It is also known as Sri Lanka or Lenabatu citronella. Citronella oil is extracted by the steam distillation of finely chopped fresh, dried or part-dried grass. It blends well with bergamot, geranium, lemon, orange, lavender and pine.
The main chemical components of citronella oil are citronellic acid, borneol, citronellol, geraniol, nerol, citral, citronellal, camphene, dipentene and limonene.
Citronella oil has a slightly sweet, lemony smell. The therapeutic properties of citronella oil are antiseptic, bactericidal, deodorant, diaphoretic, insecticide, parasitic, tonic and stimulant. Citronella oil is not only of benefit in its use as an insecticide, but its antiseptic properties make it a great boon when wishing to clear a sickroom. It also has an excellent effect on clearing the mind. It may be used for combating excessive perspiration and for balancing oily skin, as well as fighting intestinal parasites and bringing down fever.
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Product | Citronella Oil |
Appearance | Fluid liquid |
Colour | Light Yellow |
Odour | Fresh and sweet. |
Botanical Source | CymbopogonWinterianusJowitt |
Specific Gravity | 0.8820 to 0.8875 at 23℃(0.8845) |
Optical Rotation | (-) 2° to (-) 4° at 23℃ (-3.2) |
Refractive Index At 25oC | 1.4750 to 1.4885 at 23℃(1.4880) |
Acid Number | 0.5 to 3.5 (2.1) |
Ester Number | 20 to 40 (31.5) |
Ester Number After Acetylation | 250 to 280 |
Total Alcohol | 70 to 80% (Calculated as Geraniol) |
Aldehyde Content> | - |
21.5 to 35% (Hydroxylamine Hydrochoride Method) | - |
Solubility | Soluble in 0.8 to 1.5 vol. of 80% alcohol |