Title: Oil of Cumin

Literature References: Volatile oil from fruit of Cuminum cyminum L., Umbelliferae. Constit. 30-40% cuminaldehyde; p-cymene, b-pinene, dipentene.

Properties: Colorless to yellow liquid. d2525 0.900-0.935. aD20 +4 to +8°. nD20 1.4950-1.5090. Almost insol in water; sol in 10 vols 80% alcohol; more sol in stronger alcohol; very sol in chloroform, ether. Keep well closed, cool and protected from light.

Optical Rotation: aD20 +4 to +8°

Index of refraction: nD20 1.4950-1.5090

Density: d2525 0.900-0.935

Use: Flavoring in Indian curry powder.