Abstract:
Citronella oil is one of the major essential oils. It has a rose like odour and bitter taste. It is mainly
used in the perfumery and cosmetic industry. Citronella oil is a raw material for production of
geranial, citronellal, hydroxy-citronellal and other similar high value perfumery bases. It is also
widely used as a starting material for various aromatic chemicals used in scented soaps, sprays,
deodorants, detergents, polishes, mosquito repellants etc.
