Citronella

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Citronella

Classification

  • Botanical Name : Cymbopogon nardus (Ceylon) / Cymbopogon winterianus (Java)
  • Other Names : citronella grass
  • CAS Number : 8000-29-1
  • Origin : Java, Ceylon, China

Extraction Method

  • Parts Used : Grass
  • Steam Distillation
  • Physical Description : pale yellow to dark yellow clear liquid

Olfactory Description

  • Family : Floral
  • Perfumery Note: Top
  • fresh sweet floral geraniol weedy woody

Chemical Constituents

Aromatherapy

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