Table 7 Physical, Chemical and Other properties of T. peruviana seedoil extracted
| Parameters | Yellow oleander seed oil |
|---|---|
| Physical properties | |
| Physical state at room temperature | Yellowish in colour |
| Moisture content (%) | 0.0131 |
| Specific gravity | 0.8984 |
| Mean Molecular mass | 973.87 |
| Chemical properties | |
| %FFA (as oleic acid) | 1.9024 |
| Acid value (mg KOH/g oil) | 3.8048 |
| Saponification value (mg KOH/g oil) | 57.5025 |
| Iodine value (g I2/100g oil) | 97.600 |
| Peroxide value (meq O2/kg oil) | 23.800 |
| Higher heating value (MJ/kg) | 47.056 |
| Other properties | |
| Cetane number | 140.998 |
| API | 26.00 |
| Diesel index | 181.94 |
| Aniline point ( oF) | 699.77 |