Citronella Oil
- CAS No.:
- 8000-29-1
- Other Names:
- Cymbopogonnardus
- MF:
- C10H18O
- EINECS No.:
- 616-771-7
- FEMA No.:
- 2308
- Place of Origin:
- Guangxi, China
- Type:
- Natural Flavour & Fragrances
- Natural Variety:
- plant extract
- Usage:
- Daily Flavor, food flavor, Tobacco Flavor, Industrial Flavor
- Purity:
- 100%
- Brand Name:
- HaiRui
- Model Number:
- HR-569
- Processing Method:
- Distillation
- part:
- Citronella Leaves
- I adore:
- Yellowish Brown Colour
- FEMA:
- 2308
- usage:
- Pharma
- appearance:
- light yellow liquid
- EINECS:
- 289-753-6
- CAS No:
- 8000-29-1
- sample:
- free sample is available
- Volume (L):
- 180/Drum
Packaging & Delivery
- Selling Units:
- Single item
- Single package size:
- 6.5X6.5X26.8 cm
- Single gross weight:
- 1.400 kg
- Package Type:
- 10ml/20ml/100ml/1kg/25kg/50kg/190kg/drum,bottle,etc.
- Lead Time:
-
Quantity(Kilograms) 1 – 50 51 – 200 201 – 1000 >1000 East. Time(days) 5 10 15 To be negotiated
Wholesale Mosquito Repellant Citronella Essential Oils
Specifications:
Product name: citronella grass oil
CAS No.: 8000-29-1
MF: C10H20O
Purity: 99% min
Refractive Index: 0.888-0.892
| Items of inspection | Standard | Result of Report |
| Character | yellow oily liquid | Qualified |
| Specific Gravity | 0.888~0.892 | 0.887 |
| Refractive Index | 1.470~1.474 | 1.472 |
| Optical Rotation | -5º~ -4º | -4º |
| Solubility | 1 unit completed dissolved in 3 times the volume of 70% ethanol, assume clarified solution | |
| Content | citronellal>35%,citronellol>85% | qualified |
| Microbial Limit | bacteria≤1000/ g | |
| mold≤100/ g | ||
| Escherichia coli: forbidden | qualified | |
| Live acarid: forbidden | Qualified | |
| Salmonella: forbidden | qualified | |
Origin of citronella oil
It is extracted from a hardy grass, native to Sri Lanka and Java. 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.
Extraction
Citronella oil is extracted by the steam distillation of finely chopped fresh, dried or part-dried grass.
Chemical composition
The main chemical components of citronella oil are citronellic acid, borneol, citronellol, geraniol, nerol, citral, citronellal, camphene, dipentene and limonene.
Precautions
Citronella oil may irritate sensitive skin and cause dermatitis in certain individuals.
Therapeutic properties
The therapeutic properties of citronella oil are antiseptic, bactericidal, deodorant, diaphoretic, insecticide, parasitic, tonic and stimulant.
Function:
citronella oil is used extensively as a source of perfumery chemicals such as citronellal, citronellol and geraniol. These chemicals find extensive use in soap, perfumery, cosmetic and flavouring industries throughout the world.
Citronella oil’s most useful quality is that of it being an insect repellent. It is best used in a spray, a diffuser or on a cotton ball amongst linen. It is also useful in ridding cats and dogs of fleas.
Furthermore, citronella oil helps to clear the mind and has a general toning and tonic effect on the body. It is helpful with colds, flu and minor infections and also has deodorizing qualities.
Diuretic:The increase in the frequency and quantity of urination due to this property of citronella essential oil has many benefits. It disposes of waste substances and toxins from the body, including uric acid, excess bile, acids, and salts, as well as water and fats. This helps reduce weight, eliminate infections in the urinary system, free the body from toxins, reduce chances of renal calculi, rheumatism and arthritis, improve digestion, and keep the heart healthy.
Febrifuge:While the diaphoretic property of this oil increases perspiration, it anti-inflammatory property reduces inflammation while the antimicrobial property fights infections. The combined effects of these three properties fight fever and reduce body temperature.
Fungicidal:This oil kills fungus and inhibits fungal growth. This is very useful in countering fungal infections in the ear, nose and throat region. Contracting fungal infections in the ears is very common and can be very serious. It eliminated fungal infections in other parts of the body as well and helps cure fungal dysentery.
Insect Repellant:This is one of the most commonly used properties of this essential oil, as it kills and keeps away insects. It has been found particularly effective on a species of mosquito, called Aedes Aegypti whose bite causes the dreaded Yellow Fever. This is also effective on lice, body and head louse, and fleas.
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