| Botanical Name: | Cymbopogon Winterianus Jowitt |
| Plant Family: | |
| Geographic Origin of the Plant: | Central Nepal |
| Method of Growing: | Cultivated |
| Distilled Organ: | |
| Method of Extraction: | It is obtained by steam distillation of partially wilted leaves of Cymbopogon Winterianus Jowitt |
| Organoleptic Properties: | |
| Appearance: | Fluid Liquid |
| Colour: | Light Yellow |
| Aroma: | Fresh & Sweet |
| Physico-Chemical Properties: | |
| Specific Gravity: | 0.8820 to 0.8875 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 volume of 80% Alcohol |
| Total Alcohol | 80 to 90% (calculated as geraniol) |
| Aldehyde Content | 21.5 to 35% (Hydroxylamine hydrochoride method) |
| Optical Rotation: | -2˚ to -4˚ at 23˚C |
| Uses: |
In perfumery for the scenting of soaps & in the production of technical preparations. Medicinal & Aromatherapy use: Anti-infectious, antiseptic, antibacterial, antidepressant, antispasmodic, anti-inflammatory, deodorant, diaphoretic, fungicidal, insect repellent (mosquito), stomachic, excessive perspiration, oily skin & hair, room deodorizer, rheumatism & arthritic pain. |
| CAS Number: | 8000-29-1 |
| Synonyms: | Citronella Oil Java |
| Safety Information: | |
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