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).
Definition
Extractives and their physically modified derivatives. Pelargonium graveolens or Pelargonium radula, Geraniaceae.
Preparation
By steam distillation of the leaves and stems of the fresh plant.
Essential oil composition
The main constituents of geranium oil Moroccan are geraniol and citronellol
