Coriander Oil
»Coriander Oil is the volatile oil obtained by steam distillation from the dried ripe fruit ofCoriandrum sativum L.(Fam.Apiaceae).
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.
Solubility in 70percent alcohol—
One volume dissolves in 3volumes of 70%alcohol.
Specific gravity á841ñ:
between 0.863and 0.875.
Angular rotation á781Añ:
between +8
and +15.
and +15.
Refractive index á831ñ:
between 1.462and 1.472at 20.
.
Heavy metals,Method IIá231ñ:
0.004%.
Auxiliary Information—
Staff Liaison:Claudia C.Okeke,Ph.D.,Associate Director
Expert Committee:(CRX)Compounding Pharmacy
USP28–NF23Page 2990
Pharmacopeial Forum:Volume No.28(5)Page 1464
Phone Number:1-301-816-8243