Lemongrass oil Information
| Chemical Name | Lemongrass oil |
| CAS | 8007-02-1 |
| EINECS | 801-680-9 |
| Molecular Formula | W99 |
| Molecular Weight | 0 |
| Spice Type | Natural fragrance |
Lemongrass oil Uses
Lemongrass Oil is an essential oil extracted from the stems and leaves of lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus or Cymbopogon flexuosus) by steam distillation. It has a strong lemon aroma and herbaceous flavor. Its main ingredients include citral (60-85%), geraniol, nerol, etc., which have aromatic, antibacterial and insect repellent properties.
I. Food and Beverage Flavors
(1) Flavor Preparation
Lemon flavor enhancement: As a substitute or supplement for natural lemon aroma, it is used to prepare lemon-flavored beverages (such as tea, carbonated beverages), candies, baked goods (such as lemon cakes, cookies) and seasoning sauces.
Southeast Asian flavor core: It is the key ingredient for the "herbal sour aroma" in dishes such as Thai Tom Yum Goong and Vietnamese Pho, and is also used in pre-packaged seasonings and convenience foods.
(2) Functional Foods
Odor Masking: Masking the beany smell or bitter aftertaste of artificial sweeteners in protein powder and meal replacement foods.
Natural preservatives: Using its antibacterial properties to extend the shelf life of food, it is suitable for natural preservative coatings for fresh foods.
II. Daily Chemical Flavors and Personal Care
(1) Fragrance products
Fresh fragrance construction: In perfumes, scented candles, and diffusers, it is paired with citrus (such as bergamot), herbs (such as mint), and woody notes (such as cedar) to create a refreshing and energetic top and middle note.
Mosquito repellent fragrance: Because it contains citronellal, it is often used in the fragrance formula of outdoor sprays, mosquito repellent bracelets, and other products.
(2) Skin care and cleaning products
Oil control and purification: Added to cleansers, toners, and masks to regulate oil secretion, suitable for oily and acne-prone skin.
Antibacterial washing and care: Used in hand soaps and shower gels to enhance the antibacterial effect of the product while providing a fresh fragrance.
(3) Hair care products
Scalp care: In anti-dandruff shampoo, it inhibits the growth of Malassezia; added to conditioners can reduce the odor of oily hair and enhance the gloss of hair.
III. Home and industrial applications
(1) Cleaners and Disinfectants
Natural Detergents: As a fragrance ingredient in household cleaners (such as floor liquid and kitchen degreasing spray), it has both decontamination and sterilization functions.
Air Purification: Added to air fresheners to neutralize pet odors or smoke, creating a sense of cleanliness.
(2) Agriculture and Pet Care
Plant Protection: Used as a natural pesticide after dilution to repel pests such as aphids and spider mites.
Pet Repellent: Used in pet shower gels or environmental sprays to repel fleas and ticks, reducing the use of chemical pesticides.
Lemongrass oil Properties
| Boiling point | 224 °C |
| Density | 0.896 g/mL at 25 °C |
| FEMA | 2624 | LEMONGRASS OIL |
| Storage | 2-8°C |
| Fragrance | citrus |
