ISO 3525:1979

Oil of amyris

The Standard specifies the following characteristics of the oil. Appearance: Clear, slightly viscous liquid. Colour: Pale yellow to amber. Odour: Characteristic, woody. Relative density at 20/20 °C: 0,946 – 0,978. Refractive index at 20 °C: 1,5050 – 1,5100. Optical rotation at 20 °C: Range from + 10 to 60 . Miscibility with 90 % (V/V) ethanol at 20 °C: 1 : 1. Acid value: Maximum 3,0. Ester value after acetylation: 180 – 198.