Research Article

Chemical Composition and In Vitro Evaluation of the Mosquito (Anopheles) Repellent Property of Neem (Azadirachta indica) Seed Oil

Table 2

Physicochemical characteristics of the neem oil.

ParameterValues

pH5.56 ± 0.12
Acid value (mg KOH/g)9.32 ± 0.02
Saponification value (mg KOH/g)204.67 ± 2.08
Moisture content1.72 ± 0.015
Percentage yield50.1%
ColorYellowish-brown
OdorPungent garlicky