Geranium oil

Description

Refer to GERANIUM.

Chemical properties

Geranium oil is obtained by steam distillation of the flowering herb Pelargoniumgraveolens L.Hér. ex Aiton, PelargoniumroseumWilldenow, and other nondefined hybrids that have developed into different ecotypes in different geographical regions. The oil is an amber to greenish-yellow liquid with the characteristic rose-like odor of the plant. Geranium oil is one of themost important natural rawmaterials in the fragrance industry. It shows a broad variety of application possibilities.

Chemical properties

Geranium rose oil is produced by steam distillation. It has a sweet mint or fruit overtone..

Chemical properties

Réunion geranium oil, also known as Bourbon geranium oil, is obtained by steam distillation of the fresh plants har- vested at the time of initial bloom The oil has a strong, rose-like odor and a characteristic mint-like note Algerian geranium oil is obtained by steam distillation of the leaves prior to their turning yellow and shortly before blossoming It has a rose-like odor The fragrance of Algerian oil is considered superior (less minty) than Réunion oil Moroccan geranium oil is obtained by steam distilla- tion from the freshly cut leaves and stems of P roseum It has a rose-like, herbaceous odor.

Chemical properties

The concrete is prepared by petroleum ether extraction of the leaves and stems as used for the distillation of the essen- tial oil Morocco is the largest producer of geranium concrete, a dark-green mass with a strong, herbaceous, slightly rosy odor The absolute is usually a green or dark-green liquid exhibiting an intense, tenacious odor with a rosy undertone..

Occurrence

Found in the leaves and stems of Pelargonium roseum wild and allied sorts (P. graveolens Ait and P. graveolens χ P. terebinthaceum) (Fam.: Geraniaceae).

The Uses of Geranium oil

geranium oil (Pelargonium sp.) is refreshing, anti-irritant, mildly G tonic, and astringent. Although good for all skin types, it is particularly beneficial for oily and acne skins, and to those with inflammatory tendencies. The cell-regenerating activities claimed for geranium would also make it useful for aged skin. Although the many varieties of geranium-including wild geranium and english geranium-all belong to the same botanical family, their uses may differ. geranium oil is obtained by steam distillation from the entire plant, and is widely used in perfumery and cosmetics.

The Uses of Geranium oil

Geranium oil Bourbon is a fragrance for use in various perfumes; odorant for tooth and dusting powders, ointments, etc.; tea rose, chypre, Rose bases.

Preparation

By steam distillation of the leaves and stems of the fresh plant.

Definition

Extractives and their physically modified derivatives. Pelargonium graveolens or Pelargonium radula, Geraniaceae.

Essential oil composition

The main constituents of geranium oil Moroccan are geraniol and citronellol

Safety Profile

A skin irritant. When heated to decomposition it emits acrid smoke and irritating fumes.