Common Name: White Pepper Essential Oil | 100% Natural
Extraction: Steam Distillation of White Peppercorns.
| Appearance | Clear to pale yellow liquid |
|---|---|
| Odour | Warm, clean spicy, softer than black pepper |
| Taste | Hot, spicy |
| Solubility | Soluble in alcohol; insoluble in water |
β-Caryophyllene: 25 – 40%
Limonene: 15 – 25%
α-Pinene: 8 – 15%
β-Pinene: 5 – 12%
*Variation occurs naturally based on origin and distillation parameters.
| Specific Gravity @ 25°C | 0.860 – 0.890 |
|---|---|
| Refractive Index @ 20°C | 1.475 – 1.490 |
| Optical Rotation | −5° to +15° |
| Flash Point | > 60°C |
| Acid Value | ≤ 3.0 mg KOH/g |
| Residue on Evaporation | ≤ 5.0% |
| Test Parameter | Specification | Typical Result |
|---|---|---|
| Appearance | Clear pale yellow liquid | Conforms |
| Odour | Warm, clean spicy | Conforms |
| Specific Gravity @ 25°C | 0.860 – 0.890 | 0.872 |
| Refractive Index @ 20°C | 1.475 – 1.490 | 1.482 |
| Optical Rotation | −5° to +15° | +5.8° |
| β-Caryophyllene Content | 25 – 40% | 31.4% |
| Acid Value | ≤ 3.0 | 1.0 |
| 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, fragrance, and pharmaceutical applications.