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| Insoluble in glycerin and propylene glycol, soluble in most volatile oils, mineral oils and ethanol. | |||||||||
8000-29-1
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8000-29-1
| Citronella oil Basic information | |
| Essential oils Chemical properties Uses plant origin Specificationstraits Function The standard of allowable maximum amount and residue | |
| Product Name: | Citronella oil |
| CAS: | 8000-29-1 |
| MF: | |
| MW: | 0 |
| EINECS: | 616-771-7 |
| Mol File: | Mol File |
 Citronella oil Chemical Properties | |
| Boiling point | 222 °C(lit.) |
| density | 0.897 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.) |
| refractive index | n20/D 1.471(lit.) |
| FEMA | 2308 | CITRONELLA OIL |
| Fp | 195 °F |
| storage temp. | 2-8°C |
| Odor | at 10.00 % in dipropylene glycol. citrus citronella |
| Odor Type | citrus |
| Stability: | Stable. Flammable. |
| EPA Substance Registry System | Citronella oil (8000-29-1) |
Testing item | Testing standard | Testing Conclusion |
Appearance: | Light yellow to brown-yellow liquid,With a characteristic of fresh citronella aroma. |
Corresponds |
Relative density (d25/25)： | 0.8842 ～ 0.8965 | 0.8893 |
Refractive index(n20/D): | 1.4650 ～ 1.4800 | 1.472 |
Optical rotation （20℃) : | –9° ~ 0° | –6° |
Solubility: | easy soluble in 80% ethanol | Corresponds |
Content: | citronellol:62%,citronellal:35% | |
