Citronella Oil
Naturals Heart Note CAS 8000-29-1
Fresh lemon and citronella with a grassy, lemongrass character and a soft rosy nuance. It adds a sparkling, natural citrus lift to cologne and fresh accords.
Odor profile
| Note | Heart Note |
| Descriptor 1 | Citrus |
| Descriptor 2 | Lemon |
| Descriptor 3 | Herbal |
| Odor Impact1 | 280 |
| Tenacity1 | 8 h |
| Tenacity2 | 28 h |
1 Source: PerfumersWorld
2 Source: The Good Scents Company
Both tenacity figures are blotter life. The two labs use different evaluation protocols, so the numbers are not directly comparable — read them as two independent readings, not as a contradiction.
Identification
| CAS Number | 8000-29-1 |
| INCI Name | Cymbopogon nardus oil |
| Category | Naturals |
Synonyms
Citronella Essential Oil, Java type, Citronella oil (Java type), Citronella oil (ceylon), Citronella Oil Ceylon (cymbopogon Nardus Rendle), cymbopogon Nardus Rendle Oil, Cymbopogon Nardus - grass, organic citronella oil, citronella oil natural, citronella oil, organic, cymbopogon winterianus jowitt oil, cymbopogon winterianus, gramineae, organic citronella oil natural, citronella herb oil
Physical and chemical data
| Boiling Point | 215.00 °C |
| Flash Point | 79.44 °C |
| Density | 0.85000 |
| Refractive Index | 1.43000 |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.100000 mmHg @ 25.00 C. |
| Solubility | alcohol; water, 38.94 mg/L @ 25 C (est); For experimental / research use only. |
| Appearance | pale yellow to dark yellow clear liquid |
Regulatory status
Restricted components
| Component | Share |
|---|---|
| Geraniol | 24 % |
| Citronellol | 15 % |
| D-Limonene | 5 % |
| Geranyl Acetate | 4.5 % |
| Citral | 2 % |
| Eugenol | 1.5 % |
| Farnesol | 1 % |
| Isoeugenol | 1 % |
| Linalool | 0.9 % |
| Methyl Salicylate | 0.01 % |
| Methyl Eugenol | 0.01 % |
| Furfural | 0.01 % |
IFRA regulated substances contained in this material. The interactive index derives the effective maximum concentration per category from them.
EU allergen declaration
| Substance | Share |
|---|---|
| Geraniol | 24 % |
| Citronellol | 15 % |
| Limonene | 5 % |
| Geranyl acetate | 4.5 % |
| Citral | 2 % |
| Eugenol | 1.5 % |
| Farnesol | 1 % |
| Isoeugenol | 1 % |
| Linalool | 0.9 % |
| alpha-Pinene | 0.1 % |
| beta-Pinene | 0.01 % |
| beta-Caryophyllene natural | 0.01 % |
| Methyl salicylate Natural | 0.01 % |
| alpha-Terpinene | 0.01 % |
| Terpinolene | 0.01 % |
| trans-Anethole [(E) - Anethole] | 0.01 % |
| alpha-Terpineol | 0.01 % |
Substances that must be named in the ingredient list under Annex III of Regulation (EC) 1223/2009, as amended by Regulation (EU) 2023/1545. Where a range was given, the upper bound is shown.
All figures on this page are guide values collected from public reference works and supplier declarations. They differ between batches, origins and qualities. The data sheet of your own supplier is always the authoritative document for the material you actually use.