Sources
The Botanical source of Citronella Oil is Cymbopogon nardus
Appearance
Colourless to pale yellow oily liquid
Physico-chemical
Specific gravity at 25 0 C : 0.876 -0.919
Refraction Index at 250 C : 1.488 - 1.495
Optical Rotation : 20 to -30
(Rarely +20 to -50)
Geraniol Total (b/b) : 85%
Citronellal (b/b) : 35%
Mineral oil : Negative
Fatty oil : Negative
Alcohol extra amount : Negative
Solubilty
Solubility in 80% ethanol : 1:2 clear, further clear
Packaging
Citronella Oil is available in 180 kg metal drum