§ 21.105 - Citronella oil, natural.

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Java type:

Alcohol content (as Geraniol). Not less than 85 percent by weight.

Aldehyde content (as Citronellal). Not less than 30 percent by weight.

Refractive index at 20 °C. 1.4660 to 1.4745.

Specific gravity at 25 °/25 °C. 0.875 to 0.893.

Odor. Characteristic odor.

Ceylon type:

Alcohol content (as Geraniol). Not less than 55 percent by weight.

Aldehyde content (as Citronellal). Not less than 7 percent by weight.

Refractive index at 20 °C. 1.4790 to 1.4850.

Specific gravity at 25 °/25 °C. 0.891 to 0.904.

Odor. Characteristic odor.