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Physico Chemical Properties:
Colour = Light Yellow
Refractive Index at 20˚C = 1.4900 to 1.5000
Specific gravity at 20˚C = 0.9400 to 0.9600
Optical Rotation = +15˚ to +30˚
Acid No. = up to 4.
Flash point = 110˚C
Main constituent:
Caratol above 70%. |
Steam distilled oil from seeds of Dacus Carrota.
Uses and Advance Studies:
For perfume composition blend well with many type of scents
particularly orris ect. It is also used to liquor flavour.
Carrot seed oil has beneficial influence on the kidneys and dropsy and prevents
the brick-dust sediment sometimes found in the urine. As antiseptic it prevents
putrescent changes within the body. Seeds are used as aphrodisiac and nervine
tonic. Carrots cleanse the blood. Seeds are aromatic, stimulant and carminative
(Nadkarni, 1954).
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