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CAS No.: 8008-56-8 Formula:

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Synonyms: cedrooil;Lemonoil,distilled;Lemonoil,Guinea;Lemonoilconcentrate;Lemonpetigrainoil;CITRONELLA OIL CEYLON;CITRONELLA OIL, CHINESE;CITRONELLA OIL

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Description

The oil is obtained by cold expression (mechanical or manual) of the peel in yields of approximately 4%, based on the weight of the fruit. The oil is obtained from the fresh peel with or without previous separation of the pulp and the peel. It has a characteristic odor and taste of the outer part of fresh lemon peel. A less valuable quality of oil is obtained by steam distillation of the peel.

Basic Information

CAS No.:

8008-56-8

Synonyms:

cedrooil;Lemonoil,distilled;Lemonoil,Guinea;Lemonoilconcentrate;Lemonpetigrainoil;CITRONELLA OIL CEYLON;CITRONELLA OIL, CHINESE;CITRONELLA OIL

Formula:

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Properties

Appearance & Character:

Density:

0.888 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)

Melting Point:

Boiling Point:

222 °C(lit.)

Flash Point:

195 °F

Storage Conditions:

2-8ºC

Safety Info

Signal Word:

Warning

WGK Germany:

2

Hazard Category Code:

34-10-36/38-36/37/38-11-36-22

Security Instructions:

R10;R34

Dangerous Goods Sign:

C