NEN-ISO 3794
Essential oils containing tertiary alcohols - Estimation of free alcohols content by determination of ester value after acetylation (Fiore method)
active, Most Current
| Organization: | NEN |
| Publication Date: | 1 February 1978 |
| Status: | active |
| Page Count: | 6 |
| ICS Code (Essential oils): | 71.100.60 |
scope:
This International Standard specifies a method for estimating the free alcohols content of essential oils, by determination of ester value after acetylation. This method is applicable to essential oils, containing an appreciable proportion of tertiary alcohols, namely of linalol and terpineol, ISO/R 1241 not being applicable to those oils. This method is not applicable to essential oils containing appreciable proportions of phenols, anthranilates, lactones and aldehydes, as stated in ISO/R 1241.
Document History
NEN-ISO 3794
February 1, 1978
Essential oils containing tertiary alcohols - Estimation of free alcohols content by determination of ester value after acetylation (Fiore method)
This International Standard specifies a method for estimating the free alcohols content of essential oils, by determination of ester value after acetylation. This method is applicable to essential...