Coriander Oil
(kor'' ee an' der oyl).
DEFINITION
Coriander Oil is the volatile oil obtained by steam distillation from the dried ripe fruit of Coriandrum sativum L. (Fam. Apiaceae).
IMPURITIES
• Heavy Metals, Method II 
231
:
NMT 40 ppm
231:
NMT 40 ppm
SPECIFIC TESTS
• Specific Gravity 841:
Between 0.863 and 0.875
841:
Between 0.863 and 0.875
• Optical Rotation, Angular Rotation 781A:
Between +8
and +15
781A:
Between +8 and +15
• Refractive Index 831:
Between 1.462 and 1.472 at 20
831:
Between 1.462 and 1.472 at 20
• Solubility in 70% Alcohol:
One volume dissolves in 3 volumes of 70% alcohol.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
• Packaging and Storage:
Preserve in tight, light-resistant containers, protect from light, and store at controlled room temperature. Avoid exposure to excessive heat.
• Labeling:
The label states the Latin binomial and, following the official name, the part of the plant source from which the article was derived.
Auxiliary Information—
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| Topic/Question | Contact | Expert Committee |
|---|---|---|
| Monograph | Maged H. Sharaf, Ph.D.
Principal Scientific Liaison 1-301-816-8318 |
(DS2010) Monographs - Dietary Supplements |
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Pharmacopeial Forum: Volume No. 28(5) Page 1464