Oragnoleptic properties

Specification

Appearance

Colourless to dark pale clear liquid

Odour 

Pleasant, sweet , aromatic and pungent odour

Solubility

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

Physical Characteristic

Refractive index @ 20 ^oC

1.420 to 1.495

Specific gravity @ 25 ^oC

0.840  to 0.920

Optical rotation

-15.5 to +22.5

Acid value

NMT 2.00mgKOH/gm

Water content

0.20% Max

Chromatographic Analysis:%

Citronella

 Min 32.5