Java Citronella Oil

Citronella Oil Java type is the volatile oil obtained by Hydro distillation of Cymbopogon winteranius Jowitt. The therapeutic properties of Citronella oil include antiseptic, deodorant, insecticide, parasitic, tonic and stimulant. Citronella oil's most useful quality is that of insect repellent.

The main chemical components of Java Citronella Oil are: Geraniol & Citronellal & various alcohol, and aldehydes. Citronella java type 85/35 oil contains a maximum of 85% Geraniol & Citronellal & various alcohol, and a minimum of 35% aldehydes, calculated as Citronellal.

It has a rose like odor and bitter taste. The oil does not contain the camphene-borneol notes characteristic of the ceylon citronella oil. The citronella oil java type is virtually colorless to pale yellow. The Oil's odor is fresh and sweet, this reveals the high content of Citronellol, Citronellal and Geraniol. One type of labeling for Citronella Oil Java Type is expressed in total Geraniol and Citronellal, e.g. 85/35, which means that this oil contains a maximum of 85% Geraniol & Citronellal & various alcohol, and a minimum of 35% aldehydes, calculated as Citronellal. Good oil should contain at least 35 % Citronellal and it may contain up to 85% total geraniol.