Citronella Essential Oil is most widely known for its ability to deter mosquitos and other insects. Because the aroma is so widely associated with insect repellent products, Citronella Oil is often ignored for its other beneficial uses . Appearance Pale Yellow To Dark Yellow Clear Liquid Specific Gravity 0.89400 To 0.91000 @ 25.00 °c Pounds/gallon 7.439 To 7.572 Refractive Index 1.47900 To 1.48000 @ 20.00 °c Acid Value 2.00 Max. Koh/g Vapor Pressure 0.150000 Mm/hg @ 25.00 °c Flash Point 175.00 °f. Tcc Shelf Life 24 Month(s) Or Longer If Stored Properly Odor Type Citrus Odor Lemony Grassy Woody Rose Fresh Wet Leaves Insolubility In Water Solubility 80 Alcohol Density 0.887-0.906