Peach Kernel  Oil
 

Specification

Peach kernel oil

Oragnoleptic properties

Specification

Appearance

Yellow to pale yellow clear liquid

Odour 

Characteristic odor

Solubility

Miscible with light petroleum ether

Physical Characteristic

 

Refractive index @ 20 oC

1.452 to 1.475

Specific gravity @ 25 oC

0.890  to 0.935

Acid value

NMT 2.00mgKOH/gm

Iodine value

110 to 165

Peroxide value

10 max

Water content

0.30% Max

Saponifiable number

180 to 215

Un saponifable matter

1.5% max

Chromatographic Analysis:%

Palmitic acid

Stearic acid

Oleic acid

Linoleic acid

A Linolenic acid

 

2.50 to 13,0 

0.2 to 4.5

58 to 76

18 to 38

4.5 max

 

 

Storage: To keep the material cool and dark palace below at 25°C