Oragnoleptic properties

Specification

Appearance

Colourless to pale yellow liquid

Odour 

Characteristic Odor

Solubility

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

Physical Characteristic

Refractive index @ 20 ^oC

1.451 to 1.515

Specific gravity @ 25 ^oC

0.900  to 1.065

Optical rotation

-25.5 to +44.5

Acid value

NMT 2.00mgKOH/gm

Water content

0.20% Max