References

DMA Code

800322

CAS Number

90028-03-8

FEMA Number

2383

EINECS Number

289-790-8

Characteristics

Dill is an annual plant (or biennial) with umbels of yellow flowers and feathery leaves.  Dill seed oil is mainly distilled in Europe but dill weed (herb) oil is more often produced in the USA.  The carvone content is lower in the seed oil.

Product Information

Category Essential Oils and Extracts

Regional Availability Worldwide

Harvest Period Aug - Sept

Natural Status EU Natural

Organoleptic Descriptors sweet, fresh, green, herbal, minty, terpene, dill

Common Applications mint, spice, cucumber, caraway

Appearance Pale yellow to yellow liquid

Kosher yes

Halal yes

Chemical Properties

Assay 30-40% d'carvone

Optical Rotation +84.0 to +95.0

Refractive Index @20℃ 1.4800 - 1.4850

Specific Gravity @20℃ 0.887 - 0.903

Flash Point ℃ 49°C

Shelf Life (months) 12

Storage Recommendations Sealed containers in a cool dark place. Check quality before use.