Common Name: Garlic Essential Oil
| Botanical Name | Allium sativum |
|---|---|
| Extraction Method | Steam Distillation |
| Part Used | Bulbs (Cloves) |
| Origin | India |
| Grades | Food / Flavour / Pharma / Nutraceutical |
| Appearance | Clear to pale yellow liquid |
|---|---|
| Odour | Strong, pungent, characteristic garlic |
| Taste | Extremely pungent |
| Solubility | Soluble in alcohol; insoluble in water |
| Specific Gravity @ 25°C | 1.050 – 1.100 |
|---|---|
| Refractive Index @ 20°C | 1.560 – 1.580 |
| Optical Rotation | +10° to +20° |
| Flash Point | > 90°C |
| Acid Value | ≤ 3.0 mg KOH/g |
Diallyl Disulfide: 35 – 55%
Diallyl Trisulfide: 15 – 30%
Allyl Methyl Trisulfide: 5 – 10%
*Natural variation may occur due to origin and processing.
Typical Analysis for Batch Quality Assurance
| Test Parameter | Specification | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Appearance | Clear pale yellow liquid | Conforms |
| Odour | Strong pungent garlic | Conforms |
| Specific Gravity @ 25°C | 1.050 – 1.100 | 1.072 |
| Refractive Index @ 20°C | 1.560 – 1.580 | 1.569 |
| Optical Rotation | +10° to +20° | +14.6° |
| Diallyl Disulfide | 35 – 55% | 44.8% |
| Acid Value | ≤ 3.0 | 1.5 |
| Solubility in Alcohol | Clear | Conforms |
| Heavy Metals | < 10 ppm | Conforms |
| Microbial Count | Nil | Conforms |
Conclusion: The tested batch conforms to internal quality standards and is suitable for food, flavour, pharmaceutical, and nutraceutical applications.