ISO 3518:1979
Oil of sandalwood (Santalum album, Linnaeus)
OVERVIEW
The Standard specifies the following characteristics of the oil. Appearance: Clear, slightly viscous liquid. Colour: Almost colourless to yellow. Odour: Characteristic, sweet, woody, persistent. Relative density at 20/20 °C: 0,968 - 0,983. Refractive index at 20 °C: 1,5030 - 1,5080. Optical rotation at 20 C: Range from - 21 to - 15 . Miscibility with 70 % (V/V) ethanol at 20 °C: 1 : 5. Ester value: Maximum 10. Primary free alcohols content, expressed as santalol: Minimum 90 % (m/m).
COMMENTS
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PRODUCT DETAILS
| Status | Withdrawn - 06 Jan 2026 |
|---|---|
| Edition | 1979 |
| 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 |