Palmarosa oil

Palmarosa oil (CAS 8014-19-5), also traded as rusa oil and Indian grass oil, is a steam-distilled essential oil derived from Cymbopogon martinii grass.

Where is Palmarosa oil used?

• Fragrance manufacturing: builds rose, geranium and floral accords
• Fine perfumery, soaps and functional fragrances for detergents and fabric care
• Personal care: skin moisturizers and hair care products
• Food and beverage: flavoring agent (FEMA 2831) in confectionery, baked goods and beverages
• Pharmaceutical and cosmetic topical preparations and oral care products
• Its high geraniol content makes it a raw material in fragrance compounding and flavor applications.

Good to know: Buyers in personal care, food and home care source it as a cost-effective alternative to rose oil for a floral, geranium-like character. Quality is benchmarked against ISO standards and BP and Ph. Eur. monographs.

Commercial specifications

• High geraniol content
• Food-grade and cosmetic-grade specifications
• Bulk supply in drums and IBCs; smaller quantities for sampling and formulation development