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    There are two types of itronella oil. Oil derived from Cymbopogon interianus is known as 'Java type' and that from Cymbopogon nardus as'Ceylon' type. Both are used to make cheap, 'lemony' perfumes....
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    Javerchand Khimji Rangwala
    location Masjid Bunder, Mumbai, Maharashtra
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    There are two types of itronella oil. Oil derived from Cymbopogon interianus is known as 'Java type' and that from Cymbopogon nardus as'Ceylon' type. Both are used to make cheap, 'lemony' perfumes for such things as toilet soap, household cleaners and aerosols designed to mask unpleasant smells. The Java-type oil is much richer in two chemical isolates - geraniol and citronella. Both these chemicals have a different use in the perfumery industry as part of more expensive and delicate perfumes, especially lily of the valley fragrances.

    Citronella Oil Java 
    Citronella Oil Java type is the volatile oil obtained by Hydrodistillation of Cymbopogon winteranius Jowitt. The therapeutic properties of Citronella oil include antiseptic, deodorant, insecticide, parasitic, tonic and stimulant. Citronella oil's most useful quality is that of insect repellent.

    Chemical Composition
    Geraniol & Citronellal & various alcohol, and aldehydes. Citronella java type 85/35 oil contains a maximum of 85% Geraniol & Citronellal & various alcohol, and a minimum of 35% aldehydes, calculated as Citronellal

    Properties
    It has a rose like odor and bitter taste. The oil does not contain the camphene-borneol notes characteristic of the ceylon citronella oil. The citronella oil java type is virtually colorless to pale yellow. The Oil's odor is fresh and sweet, this reveals the high content of Citronellol, Citronellal and Geraniol. One type of labeling for Citronella Oil Java Type is expressed in total Geraniol and Citronellal, e.g. 85/35, which means that this oil contains a maximum of 85% Geraniol & Citronellal & various alcohol, and a minimum of 35% aldehydes, calculated as Citronellal. Good oil should contain at least 35 % Citronellal and it may contain up to 85% total geraniol.
     
     

    Application & Usage

    1. Citronella has been used for over 50 years as an insect repellent and as an animal repellent. It is found in many familiar insect repellent products: candles, lotions, gels, sprays and toilette wipes for use on clothing and people.
    2. Citronella oil is a raw material for production of geraniol, citronellal, hydroxy-citronellol and other similar high value perfumery bases.
    3. It is also widely used as a staring material for various automatic chemicals used in scented soaps, sprays, deodorants, detergents, polishes, mosquito repellants etc.
    4. Innovative retailers have even created wristbands, personal wipes, and sun-block spray.
    5. Pet animal's toiletries
    Consumer Industries
    Mosquito repellent manufacturers coil or sticks. High value perfumery bases disinfectants like phenyl etc. mosquito repellent in public places. Household pets sprays, collars, tags etc.


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