biological source
Cymbopogon citratus DC. and Cymbopogon flexuosus
Quality Level
grade
FG, Kosher, natural
reg. compliance
EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002, FDA 21 CFR 117, FDA 21 CFR 182.20
optical activity
[α]20/D −10 to 0°, neat
origin
India origin
bp
224 °C (lit.)
density
0.896 g/mL at 25 °C
application(s)
flavors and fragrances
documentation
see Safety & Documentation for available documents
food allergen
no known allergens
organoleptic
lemon
General description
Lemongrass oil is a volatile oil with a fresh grassy lemon-like aroma. It is generally obtained from the lemongrass leaves. Lemongrass oil is usually composed of geranial up to 60%, neral up to 30%, geraniol up to 4%, limonene, and linalool.
Application
Lemongrass oil can be used as a flavoring agent in the food, perfume, and cosmetic industries.
Preparation Note
Extraction method: steam distillation
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Warning
hcodes
Hazard Classifications
Eye Irrit. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2 - STOT SE 3
target_organs
Respiratory system
Storage Class
10 - Combustible liquids
wgk
WGK 2
flash_point_f
194.0 °F - closed cup
flash_point_c
90 °C - closed cup
Regulatory Information
植物油/植物胶产品
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