CITRONELLA OIL
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Essential oil or Key-base no chemical sructure
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Structure |
Cymbopogon winterianus Jowitt |
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CAS |
91771-61-8 |
FEMA |
2308 |
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Formula |
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M.W. |
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H.S. code |
3301.2920 |
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Odor |
CITRONELLA-LIKE, CITRUS, FRESH |
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Description |
Latin name: Cymbopogon nardus. Family name: Graminacaea. Citronella oil has a citrusy, grassy-woody, fresh scent. It is a top note in perfumery. Blends well with: bergamot, cedarwood, geranium, lemon, orange, and pine. |
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Usage |
Widely used in fresh , floral, citrusy flavours, lemon note; also in fresh, citrusy fragrance accord for daily-using products |
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Appearance |
yellow to brown-yellowish liquid |
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Purity |
Citronellal 35-40% min. by GLC |
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Flash Point |
94°C |
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Spec. Gravity |
0.875 - 0.895 g/ml at 20°C |
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Refractive Ind. |
1.4660 - 1.4750 at 20°C |
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Boiling Point |
222.00°C @ 760.00 mm |
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Optical Rotation |
-5 to 0 at 20°C |
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Storage |
Keep in tightly closed container, Store in
cool, ventilated place, re-test after 2
years from the date of production. |
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Package |
180kg standard Iron drum (58X58X90cm, 53 gallon) |
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Declaration |
Information listed on this sheet is to the
best of our knowledge reliable. However,
users should do their own tests to decide
the suitability of our products for their
own application purpose. Data listed herein
should not be considered as a guarantee of
any kind, no liability is accepted for the
infringement of any patents. |
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