Abstract

Lemongrass oil contains many useful aromatic compounds, some of which have strong deodorizing and antibacterial properties (citral and geraniol). The ingredient with the highest content in citronella oil is Citral (accounting for more than 80% of citronella oil content), which plays a key role in functionalities of disinfectants, biocides, odorants and insecticides. This study aims to incorporate lemongrass essential oil into a wax product to extend the application of the oil. The effect of factors that affects the process of creating aromatic wax was investigated. The yield of essential oils obtained by steam distillation was 0.29%. The effect of factors that affects the process of creating aromatic wax was investigated. The formula of aromatic wax contains 4.5% Stearic acid, 2.7% NaOH, 88.6% Alcohol 20°, 2.4% PEG-40, 2% Lemongrass Essential oil. The results indicate that the lemongrass essential oil causes no significant detriment to the beneficial properties of the obtained aromatic wax.

Details

Title
Development of an aromatic wax product containing natural Lemongrass (Cymbopogon Citratus) essential oil
Author
Tran, T K N 1 ; Tran, T H 1 ; Le, T H N 2 ; Xuan, T L 2 ; Phan, N Q A 2 ; Cam, T I 3 ; Long, G B 4 

 NTT Hi-Tech Institute, Nguyen Tat Thanh University, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam; Center of Excellence for Biochemistry and Natural Products, Nguyen Tat Thanh University, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam 
 Department of Chemical Engineering, HCMC University of Technology, VNU-HCM, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam 
 Institute of Natural Products Chemistry, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, Ha Noi, Vietnam 
 NTT Hi-Tech Institute, Nguyen Tat Thanh University, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam; NTT Hi-Tech Institute, Nguyen Tat Thanh University, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam 
Publication year
2020
Publication date
Jan 2020
Publisher
IOP Publishing
ISSN
17578981
e-ISSN
1757899X
Source type
Scholarly Journal
Language of publication
English
ProQuest document ID
2561994568
Copyright
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