There are following specifications which will help you to know more about bay oil.
SPECIFICATIONS:  |  | 
| GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS |  | 
| Product | BAY OIL | 
| Botanical Name | Laurus nobilis | 
| Family | Lauraceae | 
| Part used | leaves | 
| CAS NO. | 8006-78-8 | 
| Appearance | Yellow to Claybank | 
| Color | Clear yellow to Brown color | 
| Odor | Spicy, Pungent | 
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| PHYSIOCHEMICAL PROPERTIES |  | 
| Specific gravity | 0.755 - 1.785 | 
| Refractive Index | between 1.315 to 1.680 | 
| Solubility | Soluble in Alcohol, Insoluble in water | 
| Storage | In air tight container in cool and dark place | 
| Optical rotation range | (-2) to (7) degree |