Cardamom Oil:
Cardamom Oil USP NF Grade
Cardamom Oil is the volatile oil distilled from the seed of Elettaria cardamomum (L.) Maton (Fam. Zingiberaceae).
Solubility in 70 percent alcohol: One volume dissolves in 5 volumes of 70 percent alcohol.
Specific gravity: between 0.917 and 0.947.
Angular rotation: between +22 and +44 degrees.
Refractive index: between 1.463 and 1.466 at 20C.
Arsenic: 3 3 micro gm per gm.
Lead: not more than 0.001% is found.
Heavy metals: 0.004%.
Cardamom Oil FCC Food Grade
CAS: [8000-66-6]
DESCRIPTION
Cardamom Oil occurs as a colorless or very pale yellow liquid with the aromatic, penetrating, and somewhat camphoraceous odor of cardamom and a pungent, strongly aromatic taste. It is the volatile oil distilled from the seed of Elettaria cardamomum (L.) Maton (Fam. Zingiberaceae). It is affected by light. It is miscible with alcohol.
Function: Flavoring agent.
REQUIREMENTS
Identification: The infrared absorption spectrum of the sample exhibits relative maxima at the same wavelengths as those of a typical spectrum as shown in the section on Infrared Spectra, using the same test conditions as specified therein.
Angular Rotation: Between +22° and +44°.
Refractive Index: Between 1.462 and 1.466 at 20°.
Solubility in Alcohol: Passes test.
Specific Gravity: Between 0.917 and 0.947.