Grade designation | Specific gravity at 270/270C | Optical rotation | Refractive index at 270C** | Free alcohols expressed or calculated as Sanatol C15H240 per cent by weight*** | Solubility in 70% (by volume) ethyl alcohol | Esters calculated as santalol acetate C17 H26 O2 percent by weight |
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
Grade-I | 0.964 to 0.978 | -150 to -200 | 1.5002 to 1.5072 | Not less than 90% | Soluble in 5 volumes | Not more than 7 per cent |
Description and appearance
- The East Indian Sandalwood oil shall be the pale yellow or nearly colorless essential oil obtained by steam distillation and/or water distillation of Santalum album Linn. Only shall be free from admixture with any other oil or substance.
- It shall be clear, free from sediment, suspended matter and separated water. It shall have the characteristic pleasant, sweet, woody and persistent odour.