|
Pure
Oily
|
| |
|
| Appearance |
Oily liquid |
| Colour |
Yellow or brownish
yellow |
|
Melting point
|
62-64°
C |
Identification
a) UV
b) Colour development |
A solution in isopropanol exhibits an absorption maximum between
225 nm and 227 nm
A solution in chloroform produces
a transient bright blue colour with antimony trichloride solution
|
| Acid value |
Not more than 2.0,
determined on 2 g |
| Peroxides |
Colour obtained using
sol. A is not more intense than that obtained with sol. B |
| Stability |
Free alcohol is sensitive
to air oxidtion but oil solutions of it are quite stable |
| Assay |
3.158 - 3.657 MIU
/ gm |
