1. Organoleptic Properties:

       Appearance:  Mobile liquid

       Color:  Water white or very pale yellow

       Aroma:  A fresh, yet warm rich-balsamic, woody-sweet and pine needle-like odor

     2. Physico - Chemical Properties:

       Specific Gravity:   0.8563 to 0.8731  at 23° C

       Optical Rotation:   (-) 220° to (-) 41.7° at 23° C

       Refractive Index:  1.481 to 1.899 at 23º C

       Acid No:  0.5 to 2.5

       Ester No After acetylation:  40 to 65

       Solubility:  Due to altitudinal and regional variation some oils are soluble in

       95% alcohol while some are not