Difference between revisions of "Lemongrass oil"
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== Description == | == Description == | ||
| − | An essential oil obtained from the lemongrass plant, ''Cymbopogon citratus'', that is native to the India, Guatemala, and the East and West Indies. Lemongrass oil is used as a perfume and [ | + | An essential oil obtained from the lemongrass plant, ''Cymbopogon citratus'', that is native to the India, Guatemala, and the East and West Indies. Lemongrass oil is used as a perfume and [[stabilizer]] in soaps. It is also considered an [[insect repellent]]. |
== Synonyms and Related Terms == | == Synonyms and Related Terms == | ||
Revision as of 12:25, 21 January 2014
Description
An essential oil obtained from the lemongrass plant, Cymbopogon citratus, that is native to the India, Guatemala, and the East and West Indies. Lemongrass oil is used as a perfume and Stabilizer in soaps. It is also considered an Insect repellent.
Synonyms and Related Terms
Cymbopogon citratus; esencia de hierba de limón (Esp); olio di citronella (It); Indian verbena oil
Other Properties
Soluble in ethanol. Slightly soluble in glycerol.
| CAS | 8007-02-1 |
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Hazards and Safety
Combustible.