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General Presentation
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CAS N° : : 8007-02-1
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EINECS number : 295-161-9
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FEMA number : 2624
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Density :
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Optical rotation : Lorem Ipsum
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Allergens : This ingredient does not contain any allergen.
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Refractive Index @20°C : Lorem Ipsum
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Volatility : Head/Heart
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Price Range : Donnée indisponible.
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Appearance : Yellow to pale yellow liquid
Uses
Other comments :
Lemongrass is part of the Poaceae family, alongside vetiver (genus Vetiveria). Historically, species from the Cymbopogon genus have been used for the isolation of natural Citral. However, with the development of improved extraction methods from Litsea Cubeba essential oil and synthetic alternatives, this practice is declining in popularity.
Stability :
Cymbopogon citratus is less soluble than C.flexuosus, due to the presence of myrcene in its oil.
Citral (geranial & neral) can form diethylacetals, without modifying the raw material’s smell
D-Limonene tends to convert into L-Carvone through time, and to give a minthy note to the oil
The terpenes identified in this raw material can polymerize when they are oxidized
Uses in perfumery :
Due to its high concentration of Citral, lemongrass is used in perfumery for hesperidic notes, colognes, and fresh accords. It brings herbaceous and soft/citrus-like facets, making it interesting for adding natural Citral or creating verbena notes. This ingredient is also widely used in the detergent industry and for air care applications. It can also be used to enhance the crunchy aspect of a fig note when used sparingly.
Major Components :
- For citratus species :
- Geranial (40 - 50%)
- Neral (31 - 40%)
- Myrcene (10 - 15%)
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Botanique :
Lemongrass is a herbaceous plant belonging to the Poaceae family and the cymbopogon genus, like citronella and palmarosa essential oils.
Chemotypes :
The genus Cymbopogon (the latin name is coming from the Greek kymbe, meaning boat, and pogon, meaning beard) includes nearly 60 species. Below is a list of the species used in perfumery.
Citronellas:
• Cymbopogon nardus (L.) Rendle - Citronella Ceylan EO, mainly found in Sri Lanka
• Cymbopogon winterianus Jowitt - Citronella Java EO, mainly found in Indonesia
• Cymbopogon pendulus - Citronella Jammu EO, mainly found in India
Lemongrass:
• Cymbopogon citratus (DC.) Stapf - West Indian lemongrass EO
• Cymbopogon flexuosus (Nees ex Steud.) W. Watson - East Indian lemongrass EO
Palmarosa:
• Cymbopogon martinii (Roxb.) J.F. Wats. - Palmarosa EO, mainly found in India, Indonesia, and Brazil. Its scent is more rosy than the other species, notably due to its high concentration of geraniol.
Extraction process :
Hydrodistillation of aerial parts
Geographic origin :
Data not available.
Regulations & IFRA
This ingredient is not restricted
