Oragnoleptic properties

Specification

Appearance

Colourless to pale yellow clear liquid

Odour 

Pleasant and sweet taste

Solubility

Insoluble in water, soluble 1 vol. of solute in 3vol. of solvent (96%)

Physical Characteristic

Refractive index @ 20 ^oC

1.455 to 1.515

Specific gravity @ 25 ^oC

0.910  to 1.125

Optical rotation

-18.5 to +24.5

Acid value

NMT 2.00mgKOH/gm

Water content

0.20% Max

Chromatographic Analysis:%

Benzyl acetate

Benzyl alcohol

 Min 18.5

Min 5.5