Oragnoleptic properties

Specification

Appearance

Colourless 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

1.440 to 1.505

Specific gravity @ 25 ^oC

0.860  to 0.960

Optical rotation

-19.5 to +12.5

Acid value

NMT 2.00mgKOH/gm

Water content

0.20% Max

Chromatographic Analysis:%

Linalool

Linalyl acetate

 18.5 to 42.8

21 to 48.5