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.