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== Description == | == Description == | ||
| − | A pale yellow terpenoid oil obtained from a tropical lemongrass (''Cymbopogon nardus'') native to southern Asia. Other lemongrasses also contain citronella (''Cymbopogon citratus'', ''C. nardus'' and ''C. winterianus''). The oil primarily contains an alcohol (citronellol) and an aldehyde (citronellal). Citronella is used as an [ | + | A pale yellow terpenoid oil obtained from a tropical lemongrass (''Cymbopogon nardus'') native to southern Asia. Other lemongrasses also contain citronella (''Cymbopogon citratus'', ''C. nardus'' and ''C. winterianus''). The oil primarily contains an alcohol (citronellol) and an aldehyde (citronellal). Citronella is used as an [[insect repellent]], perfume, and [[disinfectant]]. |
== Synonyms and Related Terms == | == Synonyms and Related Terms == | ||
Revision as of 09:09, 13 January 2014
Description
A pale yellow terpenoid oil obtained from a tropical lemongrass (Cymbopogon nardus) native to southern Asia. Other lemongrasses also contain citronella (Cymbopogon citratus, C. nardus and C. winterianus). The oil primarily contains an alcohol (citronellol) and an aldehyde (citronellal). Citronella is used as an Insect repellent, perfume, and Disinfectant.
Synonyms and Related Terms
citronellol; citronellal
| CAS | 8000-29-1 |
|---|---|
| Density | 0.887-0.906 |
| Refractive Index | 1.468-1.483 |
Hazards and Safety
Ingestion, inhalation, and skin contact causes irritation and burning.