U.S. Code of Federal Regulations
Regulations most recently checked for updates: Aug 28, 2025
(a) Java type:
(1) Alcohol content (as Geraniol). Not less than 85 percent by weight.
(2) Aldehyde content (as Citronellal). Not less than 30 percent by weight.
(3) Refractive index at 20 °C. 1.4660 to 1.4745.
(4) Specific gravity at 25 °/25 °C. 0.875 to 0.893.
(5) Odor. Characteristic odor.
(b) Ceylon type:
(1) Alcohol content (as Geraniol). Not less than 55 percent by weight.
(2) Aldehyde content (as Citronellal). Not less than 7 percent by weight.
(3) Refractive index at 20 °C. 1.4790 to 1.4850.
(4) Specific gravity at 25 °/25 °C. 0.891 to 0.904.
(5) Odor. Characteristic odor.
