ISO 3217:1974
Oil of lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus)
OVERVIEW
The Standard specifies the following characteristics of the oil. Appearance: Clear, mobile liquid. Colour: Pale yellow to orange-yellow. Odour: Characteristic with a strong note of citral. Relative density at 20/20 °C: 0,872 - 0,897. Refractive index at 20 °C: 1,4830 - 1,4890. Optical rotation at 20 °C: Range from - 3 to + 1 . Carbonyl compounds content, expressed as citral: Minimum 75 %. Solubility in ethanol at 20 °C: Freshly distilled oils are soluble in 70 % (V/V) ethanol.
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PRODUCT DETAILS
| Status | Current |
|---|---|
| Edition | 1974 |
| No. of Pages | 2 |
| ICS Classification | 71.100.60 Essential oils |
| Committee | ISO/TC 54 |
| Available for Purchase | For sale in Singapore only |
| Adoption | ISO |