6783. Oil of Celery

Description and references

Volatile oil from celery seed, Apium graveolens L., Umbelliferae. Constit. d-Limonene, phenols, sedanolide, sedanoic acid.

Properties

Colorless liquid; celery odor. d 0.870-0.895. αD20 +67 to +79°. Slightly sol in water; very sol in alcohol. Keep well closed, cool, and protected from light.

Use

As flavor for soft drinks, unpleasant medicaments.