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CAS number
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68917 - 15 - 7
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Botanical source
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Mentha citrata ( Bergamot mint oil )
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Appearance
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Slightly yellowish , pale liquid .
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Odour
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Sweet fresh clear lavender bergamot.
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Specific gravity at 15 C
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0.916 - 0.924
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Refractive index at 20 Degree C
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1.4582 - 1.4598
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Acid number
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up to 8.0
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Ester number
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94.0 - 211.0
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Solubility
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in 1.5 to 2.0 vol. of 70% alcohol and in 5 vol. of 60% alcohol
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Main constituents
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Linalyl Acetate 38 % - 42 %
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Linalool 35 % - 40 %
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Terpenes 7.0 % - 9.0 %
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Use
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Used in perfumes , detergents , soaps , etc.
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Solubility & stability
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Keep in tightly closed container in a cool and dry place, protected from light. When stored for more than 12 months, quality should be checked before use
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