Asafoetida
| Appearance | Brownish-yellow solid resin |
| Odor | Strong, pungent, and sulfurous (garlic-like) |
| Taste | Bitter, acrid, and slightly sweet |
| Solubility | Insoluble in water, but soluble in alcohol, ether, and oils |
| Molecular formula | C10H16O |
| Molecular weight | 164.23 g/mol |
| pH | About 7.5 to 8.0 (slightly alkaline) |
| Shelf life | About 2 years if stored properly in a dry and cool place |