Citronella Oil

Citronella Oil

Steam-Distilled Java & Ceylon Type, Bulk Export from India Botanical Source: Cymbopogon winterianus / nardus — Origin: India — Geraniol + Citronellol: Min. 85% ISO 9001GMP CompliantCOA & GC-MS Per BatchMOQ: 25 kg Citronella oil is one of those products where the specification matters enormously. There are two commercially significant types — Java type (Cymbopogon winterianus) and Ceylon type (Cymbopogon nardus) — and their compositional profiles are meaningfully different.

Java type carries a higher geraniol and citronellal content, making it the preferred choice for insect repellent manufacturers, candle producers, and fragrance compounders who need a richer, more tenacious scent profile. Ceylon type has a lighter, fresher character and tends to be used where a more subtle citrus-woody note is needed. Buyers who have been in this industry for any length of time understand that confusing the two — or accepting a supplier's oil without verifying the composition — can cause real problems downstream in formulation.

Zentish Exim supplies both Java and Ceylon types, clearly identified and fully documented. Our Java type citronella oil consistently meets and typically exceeds the combined geraniol and citronellal specifications that most insect repellent and fragrance applications require. All batches are GC-tested at the production facility, and the report travels with the shipment. We do not blend or adulterate. If your analytical lab finds an issue, we want to know about it.

Key Specifications Botanical Name Cymbopogon winterianus (Java) Plant Part Fresh Herb Extraction Method Steam Distillation Citronellal Content Min. 35% (Java type) Geraniol Content Min. 20% (Java type) Country of Origin India HS Code 3301 29 20 Purity 100% Pure, Undiluted Physical & Chemical Properties