Description and references
Volatile oil from fruit of Cuminum cyminum L., Umbelliferae. Constit. 30-40% cuminaldehyde; p-cymene, β-pinene, dipentene.
Properties
Colorless to yellow liquid. d2525 0.900-0.935.
αD20 +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.Use
Flavoring in Indian curry powder.