Citronella Oil CAS 8000-29-1
Citronella oil is also known as Matsuhisa oil and Vanilla oil. It is an essential oil obtained by steam distillation of lemongrass or subcitronella. The light yellow to light brown and yellow clarified flow liquid chemicalbook body has a characteristic aroma like citronellal, and the aroma of Ceylon-type oil is relatively coarse and poor. Insoluble in glycerin and propylene glycol, soluble in most volatile oils, mineral oils and ethanol.
ITEM |
STANDARD |
Color and Appearance |
Yellow or brown-yellow liquid, characteristic aroma of lemongrass-like |
Density(20℃) |
0.720-1.060 |
Optical Rotation(20℃) |
-11 °-- 6 ° |
Refractive Index(20℃) |
1.4160--1.5930 |
Solubility(20℃) |
Add 1 volume sample to 2 volume of ethanol 80%(v/v), obtaining a settled solution. |
Citronellal |
≥31% |
Total citronellol and Citronellal content |
≥85% |
Citronella oil is mainly used in soap, detergent, and also in detergents and insecticides.
Safety: As a natural ingredient, citronella oil is harmless to the human body.
Antibacterial and anti-inflammatory: Citronella oil has significant antibacterial and anti-fungal effects.
Natural mosquito repellent: Citronella oil is a natural mosquito repellent.
Multifunctional uses: Citronella oil widely used in daily chemical products (such as perfumes, soaps, detergents), pharmaceutical products (such as mosquito-repellent oils, skin care products) and food flavors.
25kgs/drum, 9tons/20’container
25kgs/bag, 20tons/20’container

Citronella Oil CAS 8000-29-1

Citronella Oil CAS 8000-29-1