Oragnoleptic properties

Specification

Appearance

Colorless to pale yellow clear liquid.

Odour 

Complex, reminiscent of linalyl acetate

Solubility

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

Physical Characteristic

Refractive index @ 20 ^oC

1.455 to 1.466.

Specific gravity @ 25 ^oC

0.878 to 0.922

Optical rotation

−18.5° to +15.0°.

Acid value

NMT 1.00mgKOH/gm

Water content

0.20% Max

Chromatographic Analysis:%

Linalool

Linalyl acetate

20 to 45

25 to 47