CORIANDER OIL

Coriander oil is obtained by steam distillation of ripe fruits of Coriandrum sativum L. (Apiaceae). It is an almost colorless to pale yellow liquid with a characteristic odor, reminiscent of linalool.
d²⁰₂₀ 0.862–0.878; n²⁰_D 1.4620–1.4700; α²⁰_D +7 ° to +13 °; acid number: max. 3.0; content of linalool by GC: 65–78% .
The main component of coriander oil is (3S)-(+)-linalool (“coriandrol”). Mono- and polyunsaturated fatty aldehydes, although minor components, contribute to the characteristic aroma of the oil because of their powerful odor. In contrast to the seed oil, coriander leaf oil contains these aldehydes as main constituents, for example, 2-decenal and 2-dodecenal.
Coriander is mainly cultivated in Eastern Europe (Russia, Ukraine, Hungary), India, and Egypt. In the Soviet era, Russian Coriander oil was produced in large amounts (600 t/yr) for the isolation of linalool as raw material for the domestic fragrance industry. Today, coriander seed and leaf oils are produced on a much smaller scale of some 10 t and are used for flavoring seasoning mixtures and in perfume compositions.

The oil is a clear, mobile, colorless to light-yellow liquid.

Found in the fruit of Coriandrum sativum L. (Fam. Umbelliferae)

coriander oil (Coriandrum sativum) is used in the appropriate mixture and dosage, it can work with other natural oils and extracts as a preservative. It also serves as a deodorant. Coriander oil is produced from the distillation of the fruit (the so-called seeds), which contains about 1 percent of volatile oil, the active constituent. The fruit also contains malic acid. Coriander oil can cause allergic reactions.

By steam-distillation of the dried ripe fruit.

The main constituents of the oil include d- and dl-alpha-pinene, beta-pinene, dipentene, p-cymene, d-linalool, aldehyde C10, geraniol and acetic acid.

Moderately toxic by ingestion. Mutation data reported. A skin irritant. When heated to decomposition it emits acrid smoke and fumes.