Common Name: Palmarosa Essential Oil | 100% Natural
Extraction: Steam Distillation of Fresh & Dried Grass.
| Appearance | Clear, colourless to pale yellow liquid |
|---|---|
| Odour | Sweet, floral, rosy, slightly herbaceous |
| Taste | Mild, sweet |
| Solubility | Soluble in alcohol; insoluble in water |
Geraniol: 65 – 85%
Geranyl Acetate: 2 – 8%
Linalool: 1 – 5%
β-Caryophyllene: ≤ 5%
*Natural variation may occur due to crop and seasonal conditions.
| Specific Gravity @ 25°C | 0.880 – 0.900 |
|---|---|
| Refractive Index @ 20°C | 1.470 – 1.490 |
| Optical Rotation | -5° to +5° |
| Acid Value | ≤ 2.0 mg KOH/g |
| Residue on Evaporation | ≤ 5.0% |
| Test Parameter | Specification | Typical Result |
|---|---|---|
| Appearance | Clear pale yellow liquid | Conforms |
| Odour | Sweet floral rosy | Conforms |
| Specific Gravity @ 25°C | 0.880 – 0.900 | 0.892 |
| Refractive Index @ 20°C | 1.470 – 1.490 | 1.482 |
| Optical Rotation | -5° to +5° | +1.6° |
| Geraniol Content | 65 – 85% | 74.3% |
| Acid Value | ≤ 2.0 | 0.8 |
| 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 fragrance, cosmetic, and aromatherapy applications.