“By GLC (area normalization method, as methyl ester)” | 98% (w/w) minimum |
By IS | 97% (w/w) minimum |
Acid content | 0.8% (w/w) maximum |
Thionyl Chloride content | 0.2% (w/w) maximum |
Other related substances (by GLC, after esterification) | 0.5% (w/w) maximum |
Cis-Trans ratio | 55 : 45 to 50 : 50 |
Appearance | A clear pale yellow liquid free from extraneous impurities. |
Boiling Point | 78-80°C at 1.5 mm Hg and 116-117°C at 7.5 mm Hg |
Density | 1.23 g/ml at 30°C |
Freezing Point | Does not freeze up to -5°C |
Solubility | Miscible in n-hexane, benzene, toluene, chloroform and carbon tetrachloride in all proportions. |
Reactivity | Reacts violently with water, alkali metals and their hydroxides. Reacts rapidly with alcohols giving corresponding esters. Evolves hydrogen chloride with water and alcohols. |