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

1.490 to 1.565

Specific gravity @ 25 ^oC

0.950  to 0.995

Optical rotation

-4.5 to -6.0

Acid value

NMT 2.00mgKOH/gm

Water content

0.20% Max

Chromatographic Analysis:%

T- Anethole

85.0% Min