Botanical Name: Rosmarinus officinalis | 100% Natural
Extraction: Steam Distillation of Leaves & Flowering Tops.
| Appearance | Clear pale yellow liquid |
|---|---|
| Odour | Strong, fresh, camphoraceous, herbaceous |
| Taste | Warm, slightly bitter |
| Solubility | Soluble in alcohol; insoluble in water |
1,8-Cineole: 48 – 52%
α-Pinene: 15 – 25%
Camphor: 8 – 15%
Camphene: 5 – 10%
*Natural variation may occur due to seasonal factors and distillation.
| Specific Gravity @ 25°C | 0.900 – 0.920 |
|---|---|
| Refractive Index @ 20°C | 1.465 – 1.480 |
| Optical Rotation | -5° to +10° |
| Acid Value | ≤ 2.0 mg KOH/g |
| Residue on Evaporation | ≤ 5.0% |
| Test Parameter | Specification | Typical Result |
|---|---|---|
| Appearance | Clear pale yellow liquid | Conforms |
| Odour | Strong camphoraceous | Conforms |
| Specific Gravity @ 25°C | 0.900 – 0.920 | 0.913 |
| Refractive Index @ 20°C | 1.465 – 1.480 | 1.474 |
| Optical Rotation | -5° to +10° | +4.6° |
| 1,8-Cineole Content | 48 – 52% | 50.8% |
| Acid Value | ≤ 2.0 | 0.8 |
| Heavy Metals | < 10 ppm | Conforms |
| Microbial Count | Nil | Conforms |
Conclusion: The tested batch conforms to internal quality standards and is suitable for fragrance, cosmetic, pharmaceutical, and aromatherapy applications.