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 |