Oragnoleptic properties

Specification

Appearance

Colourles to pale yellow  liquid

Odour 

Pleasant, characteristic odour

Solubility

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

Physical Characteristic

Refractive index @ 20 ^oC

1.435 to 1.510

Specific gravity @ 25 ^oC

0.850  to 0.925

Optical rotation

-12.5 to+18.5

Acid value

NMT 2.00mgKOH/gm

Water content

0.30% Max

Chromatographic Analysis:%

Citronellal

14 to 56