LE000

Lemon Grass Oil

Formula MI Number CAS Number C.I.Number

6741

MI: Merck Index Number
CAS: Chemical Abstract Service Registry Number
C.I.: Chemical Index Number

Background

Lemon Grass Oil is the volatile oil from Cymbopogon citratus. The constituent include 75-85% citral, methylheptenone, citronellal, geraniol, limonene, and dipentene.

Synonyms

Lemon Grass Oil
Oil of Lemon Grass
Indian oil of verbena
Indian melissa oil

Uses

Perfumery
Insect repellant

Cross-Reactions

Unusual Reactions

References

1. Lovell, C.R., Plants and the Skin. 1993, London: Blackwell Scientific Publications.

This information originates from

Trey Truett, MD

truettap@ctrvax.vanderbilt.edu