Name | Dill Oil |
Synonyms | Dill Oil anethioil dillfruitoil dilloilindian OIL, DILLWEED dillseedoil,indian dillseedoileuropean americandillweedoil anethumgraveolens,oil |
CAS | 8006-75-5 |
EINECS | 682-798-6 |
Density | 0.888g/mLat 25°C |
Boling Point | 189 °C (lit.) |
Flash Point | 147°F |
Refractive Index | n20/D 1.483(lit.) |
Physical and Chemical Properties | Slight yellow to light brown volatile essential oil. It has a sweet taste of parsley and nutmeg. It has certain anti-mildew performance. Soluble in most non-volatile oils, mineral oils and ethanol, soluble in propylene glycol, but slightly milky white, insoluble in water and glycerin. |
Hazard Symbols | Xi - Irritant |
Risk Codes | R38 - Irritating to the skin R10 - Flammable |
Safety Description | S37 - Wear suitable gloves. S16 - Keep away from sources of ignition. |
UN IDs | UN 1993 3/PG 3 |
WGK Germany | 2 |
RTECS | RJ3691500 |
Toxicity | The acute oral LD50 value in rats was reported as 4.04 ml/kg and the acute dermal LD50 value in rabbits as > 5 g/kg (Levenstein, 1975). |
FEMA | 2382 | DILL (ANETHUM GRAVEOLENS L.) |
EPA chemical information | Information provided by: ofmpub.epa.gov (external link) |
content analysis | determined by neutral sulfite method in aldehyde and ketone determination method (OT-7). From this, the ketone content calculated by carvone is obtained. |
toxicity | GRAS(FEMA;FDA,§ 184:1282,2000). GRAS(I?EMA;FDA,§ 184.1282,2000). LD50 4040mg/kg (rat, oral). |
usage limit | FEMA(mg/kg): baked goods 4800; Seasoning 1400; Meat 1200; Pickled 8200. FEMA(mg/kg): pickled 140; Seasoning 150; Pudding 20; Meat 51; Candy 9.9; Cold drink 5.8; Wine |
use | GB 2760-96: allowed food spices. Mainly used for bread, kimchi, sauce and seasonings. Spices. Widely used in pickles, bread, sauces, curry powder, sausages, etc. |
production method | harvest when the fruit is not fully ripe to avoid cracking and loss. After drying, remove the grease and grind it into powder. Due to the different origins of raw materials, there are three types of commodities. One is European dill seed oil, which is obtained by mashing the dried fruits or seeds of the perennial herb dill (Anethum graveolens) of the Umbelliferae family, and the yield is 2.5%~ 4%; the second is Indian dill seed oil, which is obtained by steam distillation of the immature fruits of Indian dill (Anethum 5D); the third is American dill seed oil, the stems, leaves and seeds of picked fresh dill (Anethum graveolens) are distilled by steam. |