Description Citronella Oil is extracted by steam distillation from selected
grass of Cymbopogon w. jowit
Country of Origin Indonesia
Common Name : Sereh wangi (Indonesia), Citronella (English)
Botanical Name : Cymbopogon winterianus jowit
Plant Part : Used Grass
CAS# : 91771-61-8
FEMA# : 2308
ANALYTICAL/PHYSICAL
Odor Very strong citrus, fresh and sweet
Color/Appearance : Pale yellow to brownish yellow oil
Specific Gravity at 20oC 0.850 - 0.920
Refractive Index nD20 1.455 - 1.500
Optical Rotation (-)7o to (+)1o
Solubility Soluble in alcohol (1:2 clear)
Compound Citronellal 32 - 45%
Geraniol 15 - 25%
Flash Point 79 oC
METHOD : Food Chemical Codex (FCC)
PACKAGING : Drum Steel
STABILITY AND STORAGE
24 Months when stored properly on the following conditions:
Recommended storage temperature: 20-32 C
Keep in tighly closed container
Keep in dry and airy place with no direct sunlight exposure
