Aniseed Oil (Pimpinella anisum)
Common Name: Anise Seed Oil
CAS: 8007-70-3
FEMA: 2090
HS CODE: 330129
100% NATURAL
Common Name: Anise Seed Oil
| Botanical Name | Pimpinella anisum |
|---|---|
| Extraction Method | Steam Distillation |
| Part Used | Dried Seeds |
| Origin | India |
| Grades | Food / Flavour / Pharmaceutical / Cosmetic |
| Appearance | Clear, colourless to pale yellow liquid |
|---|---|
| Odour | Sweet, licorice-like, warm |
| Solubility | Soluble in alcohol; insoluble in water |
| Specific Gravity @ 25°C | 0.975 – 0.995 |
|---|---|
| Refractive Index @ 20°C | 1.553 – 1.565 |
| Optical Rotation | +2° to +5° |
| Flash Point | > 85°C |
| Acid Value | ≤ 3.0 mg KOH/g |
Trans-Anethole: 85 – 95%
Estragole: ≤ 2%
Anisaldehyde: ≤ 1%
| Test Parameter | Specification | Typical Result |
|---|---|---|
| Appearance | Clear pale yellow liquid | Conforms |
| Odour | Sweet licorice-like | Conforms |
| Specific Gravity @ 25°C | 0.975 – 0.995 | 0.984 |
| Refractive Index @ 20°C | 1.553 – 1.565 | 1.559 |
| Optical Rotation | +2° to +5° | +3.4° |
| Trans-Anethole Content | 85 – 95% | 90.6% |
| Acid Value | ≤ 3.0 | 1.1 |
| Solubility in Alcohol | Clear | Conforms |
| Heavy Metals | < 10 ppm | Conforms |
| Microbial Count | Nil | Conforms |
Conclusion: Batch conforms to internal quality standards and is suitable for Food, Pharma, and Cosmetic use.