DAVANA OIL

Eucalyptus citriodora, also known as lemon-scented Eucalyptus, is an elegant evergreen tree native to Australia and now wildly cultivated in various locations such as Egypt, Spain, India and South Africa. It requires large quantities of water and is often planted in malaria-ravaged regions to improve ground drainage. The tree grows swiftly and can easily grow as high as 45 meters. Its bark is smooth and bluish gray. The juvenile leaves are large, alternate, peltate and hairy, which become narrowly lanceolate in maturity and reveal lemon scent when crushed. The tree has white flowers and capsule-like fruits that contain numerous minuscule seeds. Essential oil of Eucalyptus citriodora is extracted from the leaves by steam distillation.

 

Physical State                     : Liquid, Oil

Color                                     : Clear colorless to pale yellow

Odor                                      : Characteristic of eucalyptus, lemon

Vapor Pressure (mm Hg.) : Not available

Flash Point                           : >82˚C Tag Closed Cup

Boiling Point                        : Not available

Melting Point                       : Not available

Specific Gravity (H2O = 1) : 0.86-0.87

Refractive Index @ 20˚C    : 1.4480 to 1.4600

Solubility in Water               : Insoluble