Rose Oil (Rosa damascena)
Common Name: Rose Otto / Damask Rose Oil
CAS: 8007-01-0
FEMA: 2988
HS CODE: 330129
100% NATURAL
Common Name: Rose Otto / Damask Rose Oil
| Botanical Name | Rosa damascena |
|---|---|
| Extraction Method | Steam Distillation |
| Plant Part Used | Fresh Flower Petals |
| Origin | India |
| Grades | Fine Fragrance / Cosmetic / Aromatherapy / Pharmaceutical |
| Appearance | Pale yellow to yellow liquid (may semi-solidify below 20°C) |
|---|---|
| Odour | Deep, rich, sweet, floral, rosy |
| Taste | Sweet, slightly bitter |
| Solubility | Soluble in alcohol; insoluble in water |
| Specific Gravity @ 25°C | 0.845 – 0.865 |
|---|---|
| Refractive Index @ 20°C | 1.452 – 1.470 |
| Optical Rotation | −2° to +2° |
| Acid Value | ≤ 2.0 mg KOH/g |
| Flash Point | > 70°C |
| Residue on Evaporation | ≤ 5.0% |
Citronellol: 30 – 45%
Geraniol: 15 – 25%
Nerol: 5 – 10%
Phenyl Ethyl Alcohol: 1 – 5%
Nonadecane & Heptadecane: 5 – 15%
*Natural variation may occur due to origin, harvest time, and climate.
Typical – Batch-wise COA supplied with each shipment
| Test Parameter | Specification | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Appearance | Pale yellow liquid | Conforms |
| Odour | Rich sweet floral rose | Conforms |
| Specific Gravity @ 25°C | 0.845 – 0.865 | 0.852 |
| Refractive Index @ 20°C | 1.452 – 1.470 | 1.461 |
| Optical Rotation | −2° to +2° | +0.8° |
| Citronellol | 30 – 45% | 38.6% |
| Geraniol | 15 – 25% | 19.4% |
| Acid Value | ≤ 2.0 | 0.7 |
| 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 fine fragrance, cosmetic, pharmaceutical, and aromatherapy applications.