Sources
The botanical source of Patchouli Oil is Pogostemon cablin Benth.
Appearance
Light Yellow to brownish Viscous liquid
Physico-chemical
Specific gravity 25o C : 0.950 - 0.975
Refraction Index 26o C : 1.507 - 1.512
Optical Rotation at 25o C : (-48o) - (-55o)
Acid value : 5.0 Max.
Ester value : 10.0 Max.
Patchouli Alcohol Content : 30% Min.
Mineral oil : Negative
Fatty oil : Negative
Solubilty
Solubility in 90% Ethanol : Volume 1 : 1 - 1 : 10 clear
Packaging
Patchouli oil is available in 200 kg metal drum/plastic drum