8007-02-1

Basic information

• Product Name: LEMONGRASS OIL, WEST INDIAN TYPE
• Synonyms: lemongrassoilfromcymbopogoncitratusd.c.;lemongrassoilwestindian;oiloflemongrass,westindian;Oils,lemongrass;westindianlemongrassoil;LEMONGRASS;LEMONGRASS OIL;LEMONGRASS OIL, EAST INDIAN
• CAS NO: 8007-02-1
• Molecular Formula: W99
• Molecular Weight: 0
• EINECS: 801-680-9
• Product Categories: essential oil;Essential Oils;Flavors and Fragrances
• Mol File: 8007-02-1.mol

Chemical Properties

• Boiling Point: 224 °C(lit.)
• Flash Point: 160 °F
• Appearance: /
• Density: 0.896 g/mL at 25 °C
• Refractive Index: n20/D 2.487(lit.)
• Storage Temp.: 2-8°C
• CAS DataBase Reference: LEMONGRASS OIL, WEST INDIAN TYPE(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: LEMONGRASS OIL, WEST INDIAN TYPE(8007-02-1)
• EPA Substance Registry System: LEMONGRASS OIL, WEST INDIAN TYPE(8007-02-1)

Safety Data

• Hazard Codes: Xi
• Statements: 38-36/37/38
• Safety Statements: 26-36
• RIDADR: 1760
• WGK Germany: 3
• RTECS: OG8257000
• F: 8
• HazardClass: 8
• PackingGroup: III
• Hazardous Substances Data: 8007-02-1(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

Uses

Used in Perfume Industry:
Lemongrass Oil, West Indian Type, is used as a fragrance ingredient for its strong, pungent, lemon-like odor, which is desirable in creating various perfume blends.
Used in Soap Industry:
Lemongrass Oil, West Indian Type, is used as a scent component in soap formulations, providing a refreshing and invigorating aroma.
Used in Food Industry:
Lemongrass Oil, West Indian Type, is used as a flavoring agent in the food industry, adding a unique and pleasant taste to various food products.
Used in Cosmetic Industry:
Lemongrass Oil, West Indian Type, is used as a natural ingredient in cosmetic products, such as creams and lotions, due to its astringent and tonic properties, as well as its anti-fungal properties.
Used in Aromatherapy:
Lemongrass Oil, West Indian Type, is used in aromatherapy for its invigorating and uplifting effects on the mind and body.

Preparation

By steam distillation of the freshly cut and partially dried grasses

Essential oil composition

The main constituents include isovaleric aldehyde, furfural, myrcene, dipentene, methylheptenone, citronellal, various esters, linalool, geraniol, nerol and terpenes.

Essential oil composition

The oil from C. citrates mainly contains a mixture of two isomers of citral (65 to 82%), geraniol (56 to 61%) and neral (31%). Other compounds include myrcene (20%), geraniol, diterpenes, alcohols, aldehydes and other minor fragrant components. The citral content from many species varies. East Indian lemongrass is reported to contain no citral, but up to 30% borneol.