Oragnoleptic properties

Specification

Appearance

Clear colourless liquid

Odour 

Pleasant and characteristics, aromatic and pungent aroma.

Solubility

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

Physical Characteristic

Refractive index @ 20 ^oC

1.490 to 1.550

Specific gravity @ 25 ^oC

1.070 to 1.225

Optical rotation

-10.5 to +15.5

Acid value

NMT 2.00mgKOH/gm

Water content

0.20% Max

Chromatographic Analysis:%

Methyl Salicylate

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