Appearance: Pale yellow oil, characteristic odor.
Specific Gravity: 0.910-0.920 at 25°C.
Refractive Index: 1.470-1.475 at 20°C.
Acid Value: ≤ 2.0 mg KOH/g.
Saponification Value: 185-200 mg KOH/g.
Iodine Value: 95-105 g I₂/100g.
Peroxide Value: ≤ 10 meq/kg.
Unsaponifiable Matter: ≤ 1.0%.
Water Content: ≤ 0.1%.
Benzaldehyde Content: 2-4% (characteristic of bitter almond oil).
Heavy Metals (as Pb): ≤ 10 ppm.
Arsenic (As): ≤ 3 ppm.
Fatty Acid Composition: Mainly oleic acid (65-75%), linoleic acid (20-25%).