Abstract / scope
Hydrolysis of the esters by heating, under given conditions, with a standard volumetric potassium hydroxide ethanolic solution, and titration of the alkali in excess. The hydrolysis is carried out in a saponification flask.
ISO 709:1980Withdrawn
Essential oils — Determination of ester value
Huiles essentielles — Détermination de l'indice d'ester
This edition has been replaced by ISO 709:2001.