Oragnoleptic properties

Specification

Appearance

pale yellow  to reddish brawn

Odour 

Grassy , Rosy and pine note

Solubility

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

Physical Characteristic

Refractive index @ 20 ^oC

1.442 to 1.492

Specific gravity @ 25 ^oC

0.850  to 0.935

Optical rotation

-2.5 to +18.5

Acid value

NMT 5.00mgKOH/gm

Water content

0.20% Max

Chromatographic Analysis:%

Geraneol

Geraneol acetate

 45 to 68

14 to 40