Citronella
Pure Java-Type Citronella Essential Oil (Cymbopogon Winterianus): High-Geraniol Natural Repellent & Air Purifier
Harvested from the dense aromatic stalks and blades of Cymbopogon winterianus, pure Java-type citronella essential oil represents the gold standard in natural insect deterrency, outdoor home fragrance, and bio-cleansing formulation. In contrast to lower-grade Ceylon varieties (Cymbopogon nardus), the Java chemotype yields significantly superior titers of the primary active terpenes—specifically citronellal (32% to 45%), geraniol (20% to 25%), and citronellol (10% to 15%). This elevated aromatic density gives Java citronella an intensely crisp, lemony, sweet-rosy, and grassy bouquet with unmatched diffusive and pest-deterrent efficacy.
Universally trusted across the global personal care, candle-making, and green cleaning industries, Java citronella essential oil offers an eco-certified, non-toxic alternative to synthetic neurotoxins like DEET. Its multi-spectrum antibacterial, deodorizing, and uplifting qualities make it a vital functional active in outdoor lifestyle ranges and purifying room diffusers.
Chemical Architecture & Batch Specifications
| Analytical Parameter | Standard Commercial Value |
|---|---|
| Botanical Taxon | Cymbopogon winterianus Jowitt (Poaceae family) |
| Specific Chemotype | High-Geraniol Java Chemotype (Maha Pengiri) |
| Part Distilled | Fresh and semi-dried aromatic grass blades |
| Extraction Process | Rapid steam distillation of freshly harvested foliage |
| Major Chemical Markers | Citronellal (32% – 45%), Geraniol (20% – 25%), Citronellol (10% – 15%), Limonene |
| Refractive Index (20°C) | 1.468 – 1.474 |
| Specific Gravity (20°C) | 0.880 – 0.895 g/cm³ |
| Appearance & Color | Clear, pale yellow to light golden-amber mobile liquid |
| Olfactive Profile | Powerful, fresh, sweet, lemony-rosy, crisp grassy top note |
| Regulatory Compliance | ISO 22716, ECOCERT Compliant, 100% Pure Botanical Essential Oil |
Functional Attributes & Formulation Science
- Supreme Natural Insect Deterrency: Citronellal and geraniol mask human carbon dioxide and lactic acid signatures that attract mosquitoes (including Aedes aegypti), ticks, gnats, and biting flies, providing proven barrier protection without neurological toxicity.
- Broad-Spectrum Deodorization & Fungal Cleansing: Actively destroys airborne and surface fungal spores, neutralizing musty basement smells, pet odors, and sweat odor complexes.
- Astringent Dermal Toning: Normalizes excessive cutaneous oiliness and purifies clogged pores when incorporated in clarifying outdoor soaps and body sprays.
- Uplifting Mood Elevation: Inhalation of bright monoterpenes combats mental lethargy, sharpens daytime alertness, and dispels seasonal affective slumps.
Commercial Manufacturing & B2B Uses
- Outdoor Living & Candle Making: The foundational active ingredient in summer patio candles, wax melts, incense coils, and outdoor torch oils.
- DEET-Free Insect Repellent Sprays: Formulated in non-greasy body mists, repelling lotions, solid balms, and pet-friendly tick sprays.
- Household Cleaners & Dish Soaps: Imparts high-impact freshness, grease-cutting performance, and natural sanitization in eco-friendly surface sprays.
- Foot Care & Deodorants: Used in natural deodorants and deodorizing foot sprays to neutralize odor-causing bacteria.
Bulk Packaging & Private Label Solutions
- Packaging Formats: 1 Kg, 5 Kg, 25 Kg UN-certified HDPE containers, and 190 Kg / 200 Liter airtight industrial steel drums.
- Private Label & Contract Blending: Turnkey blending with synergistic oils (Citronella + Eucalyptus + Atlas Cedarwood + Lemongrass) and global export logistics.