Coriander oil

Coriander oil

Coriander oil is extracted from Coriandrum sativum of the Umbelliferae (Apiaceae) family and is also known as coriander seed.
The essential oil from this ancient herb has a place in aromatherapy, as it helps to ease the mind and fight fatigue, while it warms and calms the digestive system, relieves rheumatism and arthritic pain, muscular spasms and detoxifies the body.
Coriander oil has a sweet, spicy, warm smell, is nearly colorless to pale yellow and has a watery viscosity.

Properties

Botanical name         : Coriandrum sativum

Common name         : Coriander seed oil

CAS No                    : 8008-52-4

FEMA No                : 2334

Plant parts used        : Leaf

Extraction method   : Steam Distillation

Appearance              : Colourless to pale yellow clear liquid

Odor                         : Sweet, spicy like aroma.

Solubility                 : Soluble in alcohol and other organic solvents and insoluble in water.

Storage                     : Well closed in air tight containers away from sunlight and heat         

                                    preferably in amber color glass containers.

Applications

perfumery compounds, flavouring, candy, cocoa, chocolate, tobacco, curries, meat products, canned soups, liquors and alcoholic beverages and to some extent in pharmaceuticals.