Stronger Rose Water
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This article is compiled based on the United States Pharmacopeia (USP) – 2025 Edition
Issued and maintained by the United States Pharmacopeial Convention (USP)
1 DEFINITION
Stronger Rose Water is a saturated solution of the odoriferous principals of the flowers of Rosa centifolia L. (Fam. Rosaceae) prepared by distilling the fresh flowers with water and separating the excess volatile oil from the clear, water portion of the distillate. [NOTE—Stronger Rose Water, diluted with an equal volume of purified water, may be supplied when “Rose Water” is required.]
2 SPECIFIC TESTS
REACTION: Neutral or acidic to litmus
RESIDUE ON EVAPORATION
Sample: 100 mL
Analysis: Evaporate the sample on a steam bath, and dry the residue at 105° for 1 h. Acceptance criteria: NMT 15 mg (0.015%)
3 ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
PACKAGING AND STORAGE: The odor of Stronger Rose Water is best preserved by allowing a limited access of fresh air to the container.
