Java Citronella

Cymbopogon winterianus

Product Information

Java Citronella | Herbage

Citronella – Cymbopogon Winterianus also known as Java Citronella is a perennial plant that belongs to the Poaceae family. It is native to Java, Indonesia. It is traditionally used as a flavouring agent in culinary applications and also used in aromatherapy to relieve stress, depression, muscle aches and insomnia

Extraction Process

Steam Distillation

Available As

Essential Oil

Java Citronella

Steam-distilled from fresh leaves, Java Citronella Oil has a bright, lemony aroma with high citronellal and geraniol content, making it a powerful natural insect repellent and a popular base note in perfumery and personal care formulations.

Common Name

Java Citronella

Scientific / Botanical Name

Cymbopogon winterianus

Available As

Essential Oil

Description

Java Citronella is a superior variety of citronella grass known for its high concentration of citronellal and geraniol, giving it a stronger, longer-lasting fragrance than the Ceylon type. Extracted from the aerial parts of the plant, this oil is widely used in personal care products, household repellents, industrial perfumery, and spa formulations.

Plant Part Used

Herbage (Aerial parts)

Harvest Season / Availability

Perennial crop, harvested every 2–3 months

Available Year-Round

CAS Number / EINECS Number

CAS: 91771-61-8

EINECS: 294-954-7

Odor Profile / Fragrance Notes

Strong, fresh, citrusy-green aroma with floral-rosy undertones. More refined and tenacious than Ceylon Citronella.

Appearance

Pale yellow to yellow liquid with a sharp lemony character

Geographic Origin

Karnataka, India

Extraction Method

Steam Distillation

Application Areas

High-grade mosquito repellents

Industrial fragrances and perfumery

Soaps, floor cleaners, and deodorants

Aromatherapy and spa treatments

Certifications

ISO 9001:2015 Certified Facility

REACH Compliant

USDA Organic (on request)

Ecocert

Java Citronella is preferred over Ceylon Citronella for its higher concentration of citronellal and geraniol, making it more effective for insect repellent applications.

Extensively used in natural perfumery as a lemony modifier.

A key raw material in the synthesis of natural vitamin A and citronellol-based compounds.

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Java Citronella

Cymbopogon winterianus

Product Information

Extraction Process

Steam Distillation

Available As

Essential Oil

Java Citronella

Steam-distilled from fresh leaves, Java Citronella Oil has a bright, lemony aroma with high citronellal and geraniol content, making it a powerful natural insect repellent and a popular base note in perfumery and personal care formulations.

Common Name

Java Citronella

Scientific / Botanical Name

Cymbopogon winterianus

Available As

Essential Oil

Description

Plant Part Used

Herbage (Aerial parts)

Harvest Season / Availability

Perennial crop, harvested every 2–3 months

Available Year-Round

CAS Number / EINECS Number

CAS: 91771-61-8

EINECS: 294-954-7

Odor Profile / Fragrance Notes

Strong, fresh, citrusy-green aroma with floral-rosy undertones. More refined and tenacious than Ceylon Citronella.

Appearance

Pale yellow to yellow liquid with a sharp lemony character

Geographic Origin

Karnataka, India

Extraction Method

Steam Distillation

Application Areas

High-grade mosquito repellents

Industrial fragrances and perfumery

Soaps, floor cleaners, and deodorants

Aromatherapy and spa treatments

Certifications

ISO 9001:2015 Certified Facility

REACH Compliant

USDA Organic (on request)

Ecocert

Java Citronella is preferred over Ceylon Citronella for its higher concentration of citronellal and geraniol, making it more effective for insect repellent applications.

Extensively used in natural perfumery as a lemony modifier.

A key raw material in the synthesis of natural vitamin A and citronellol-based compounds.

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