Product Details
Appearance
Colorless or light yellow flowing liquid
Standard
Internal standards
Description
An essential oil from bay leaves.
Stability and Storage Conditions
Stable.
Solubility
Soluble in ethanol and glacial acetic acid.
Product Specification
25kg/barrel
Storage
Cool, dry place, protected from light.
Boiling Point
245 °C(lit.)
Density
0.947 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
Applications
Used for spices as seasoning.
Source and Preparation
Water/steam distillation
Color
Colorless or light yellow
Water Solubility
Insoluble in water.
Refractive Index
n20/D 1.513(lit.)
Toxicity
The acute oral LD50 value in rats was reported as 3.95 g/kg (3.17-4.74 g/kg) (Moreno, 1974). The acute dermal LD50 value in rabbits exceeded 5 g/kg(Moreno, 1974).