Description

Palmarosa Oil is a premium essential oil derived from the Cymbopogon martinii plant, valued for its high geraniol content and distinctive floral-rosy aroma. This natural product is a key ingredient for creating sophisticated and stable fragrance profiles, offering excellent fixative properties. It is essential for manufacturers in the fragrance, flavor, and personal care industries seeking high-quality, natural aromatic components.

Application

• Fragrance & Perfumery: A core middle note in fine perfumes, soaps, detergents, and cosmetic formulations for its rich, sweet, rose-like scent with excellent tenacity.
• Flavoring Agent: Used in food and beverage flavorings to impart subtle floral notes, particularly in confectionery and specialty drinks.
• Aromatherapy & Wellness: Employed in diffuser blends, massage oils, and therapeutic products for its reputed calming and uplifting properties.
• Cosmetics & Skincare: Incorporated into creams, lotions, and serums for its natural fragrance and potential skin-conditioning benefits.
• Natural Preservative & Antimicrobial: Utilized in some natural product formulations for its geraniol content, which exhibits antimicrobial activity.
• Tobacco & Home Care: Applied to enhance the aroma of tobacco products and as a natural scent in household cleaning and air freshener products.

Basic Information

Product Name	Palmarosa Oil
CAS No.	8014-19-5
Molecular Formula	N/A (Natural complex mixture)
Molecular Weight	N/A
Synonyms	Palmarosa Essential Oil; Geranium Oil, Turkish; East Indian Geranium Oil; Cymbopogon martinii oil; Rosha Oil; Indian Geranium Oil; Motia Oil; Gingergrass Oil (related); Rusa Oil
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Palmarosa Oil is sourced and processed under strict quality protocols to ensure consistency, purity, and authenticity. We adhere to relevant industry standards for natural essential oils. Comprehensive testing, including GC/MS analysis, is performed to verify key compositional parameters like geraniol content and the absence of adulterants. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specific batch characteristics is available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at 15-25°C. This product is light-sensitive and easily oxidized; prolonged exposure to air, heat, or light should be avoided to maintain stability and shelf life.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, pale yellow to olive mobile liquid
Odor	Characteristic sweet, floral, rose-like
Specific Gravity (20°C)	0.880 - 0.895
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.470 - 1.478
Optical Rotation (20°C)	-3° to +2°
Assay (Geraniol Content)	Min. 75% (by GC)
Solubility	Miscible with ethanol, fixed oils; insoluble in water

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.