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| | Botonical Name | : | Cymbopogon martini |
| | CAS # | : | 8014-19-5 |
| | Country of Origin | : | India |
| | Color & Odor | : | Pale yellow liquid @22°C with Sweet geranium like odor |
| | Solubility | : | Insoluble in water, soluble in alcohol and oils |
| | Specific Gravity | : | 0.880 – 0.894 @25°C |
| | Optical Rotation | : | -1.4° to +3° |
| | Refractive Index | : | 1.4710 – 1.4770 @ 20°C |
| | Flash Point | : | >100°C |
| | Plant Part Used | : | Grass |
| | Extraction Method | : | Steam Distillation |
DESCRIPTION:
This Wildcrafted Oil is extracted from Palmarosa plant. Also known as Cymbopogon martini, it is a perennial grass, native to Southeast Asia, mainly India and Pakistan. The oil of the plant contains active compound geraniol that is demanded for its scent and a number of traditional medicinal and household purposes.CONSTITUENTS:
The oil contains linalool, myrcene, geranyl, geraniol, acetate, dipentene and limonene.AROMATIC SUMMARY / NOTE / STRENGTH OF AROMA:
A middle note with a middle aroma, This Wildcrafted Oil has a sharp, floral note with a hint of rose.BLENDS WITH:
The oil mixes well with geranium, bergamot, rosemary, lime and ylang-ylang.COMMON NAMES:
Cymbopogon martiniiUSES:
The active compound geraniol of this oil makes it suitable to be used in soaps and perfumes. It finds usage in a number of traditional medicinal and household applications and is an effective insect repellent when applied to stored grain and beans.
