Citronella Oil

Common Name: Citronella Oil (Java Type) Botanical Name: Cymbopogon winterianus Jowitt. Geographic origin of the plant: Central Nepal Method of growing: Cultivated Introduction / Varity of plant / Method of extraction / Distilled organ: Citronella oil is obtained by steam distillation of partially wilted leaves of Cymbopogon winterianus Jowitt. 1. Organoleptic Properties Appearance Fluid liquid Color Light yellow Aroma Fresh & Sweet 2. Physico-chemical Properties Specific gravity 0.8820 to 0.8875 at 23? C Optical rotation [-] 2? to [-] 4? at 23? C Refractive index 1.4750 to 1.4885 at 23? C Acid number 0.5 to 3.5 Ester number 20 to 40 Ester number after acetylation 250 to 280 Solubility Soluble in 0.8 to 1.5 vol. of 80% alcohol Total alcohol 80 to 90% (calculated as geraniol) Aldehyde content 21.5 to 35% (Hydroxylamine hydrochoride method) 3. Uses (a) In perfumery for the scenting of soaps and in the production of technical preparations (b) Medicinal & Aromatherapy use: Anti-infectious, antiseptic, antibacterial, antidepressant, antispasmodic, anti-inflammatory, deodorant, diaphoretic fungicidal, insect repellent (mosquito), stomachic, excessive perspiration, oily skin and hair, room deodorizer, rheumatism and arthritic pain