Oragnoleptic properties

Specification

Appearance

pale yellow  to dark brawn

Odour 

Grassy , Rosy and warm odour

Solubility

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

Physical Characteristic

Refractive index @ 20 ^oC

1.485 to 1.512

Specific gravity @ 25 ^oC

0.860  to 1.035

Optical rotation

-12.5 to +18.5

Acid value

NMT 5.00mgKOH/gm

Water content

0.20% Max

Chromatographic Analysis:%

Benzyl acetate

 15 to 68