Citronella oil
Character
Citronella oil is a slightly yellow to yellow clear liquid, with a characteristic odor of citronella.
Citronella oil information
Citronella oil is also called vanilla oil.It is extracted from the lemon-grass by steam distillation. its main component is citronellal, geraniol and citronellol.
Citronella possesses warming and activating qualities on biological levels. The essential oil of Citronella has an uplifting effect on mood. It has a softening effect on the skin and also helps to combat excessive perspiration - making it extremely useful for use on feet. It has antiseptic, bactericidal, deodorant and insecticide properties.
Applications:
Citronella oil is usually used to extract citronellal which can be synthesised into hydroxycitroellal, geraniol and menthol. Widely used in insecticides,mosquito-repellent, soap perfume, and trace in food flavor. Besides, it can purify and boost mood, reduce headaches, migraine headache and neuralgia.
· Kind of insect repellents, mosquito repellents.
· Laundry soap, detergent, floor wax.
· Food & cosmetic.
· Medicament.
