Cumin Seed Oil

Cuminum cyminum L.

CAS: 84775-51-9 ; 8014-13-9

EINECS: 283-881-6

FEMA : 2343

Cumin Seed Oil

Cumin Seed Essential Oil (Cuminum cyminum L.) is a steam-distilled essential oil from cumin seeds, delivering a warm, spicy-cumin profile with characteristic aldehydic notes. Each batch is supplied with CoA/SDS and GC identity on request, supporting consistent performance in flavor, fragrance and technical formulations.For food and oral applications, use levels must comply with applicable local regulations; documentation is available upon request.

Product identification	Product	Cumin Seed Essential Oil
Product identification	Botanical name	Cuminum cyminum L. (Apiaceae)
Product identification	Part used	Seeds
Product identification	Extraction method	Steam distillation of dried seeds
Organoleptic	Appearance at 20°C	Clear, mobile liquid
Organoleptic	Color	Yellow to brown (may appear dark amber depending on batch)
Organoleptic	Odor	Warm, spicy-cumin; slightly sweet; herbaceous; somewhat fatty
Organoleptic	Taste (if applicable)	Warm, spicy-cumin; slightly bitter; lingering
Physical properties	Relative density at 20°C (g/mL)	0.900 – 0.920
Physical properties	Refractive index (nD20)	1.4900 – 1.5050
Physical properties	Optical rotation at 20°C	+3° to +8° (batch dependent)
Safety / handling	Flash point (closed cup)	≈ 53°C
Solubility	Solubility	Insoluble in water; soluble in ethanol

Identification & codes	INCI name	Cuminum Cyminum (Cumin) Seed Oil
Identification & codes	CAS number	8014-13-9; 84775-51-9
Identification & codes	EC / EINECS number	283-881-6
Identification & codes	FEMA number (flavor)	2343
Identification & codes	HS / Tariff number	3301294900 (as listed on your site; confirm per destination customs)
Botanical & production	Botanical source	Seeds of Cuminum cyminum L. (Apiaceae)
Botanical & production	Production / process	Essential oil obtained by steam distillation (or hydrodistillation) of seeds
Quality & analytical	Reference standard (benchmark)	ISO 9301:2003 — Oil of cumin seed (Cuminum cyminum L.)
Quality & analytical	Appearance (ISO)	Clear mobile liquid
Quality & analytical	Color (ISO)	Dark brown to dark amber (typical)
Quality & analytical	Relative density at 20°C (ISO range)	0.9000 – 0.9400
Quality & analytical	Refractive index at 20°C (ISO range)	1.4900 – 1.5150
Quality & analytical	Optical rotation at 20°C (ISO range)	+1° to +9°
Quality & analytical	Major constituents (indicative)	Cuminaldehyde (cumin aldehyde) and p-cymene are key markers; profile is batch-dependent
Quality & analytical	GC-FID markers (indicative ranges)	p-Cymene 10–20%; Cuminaldehyde 20–40% (typical ranges; confirm on COA)
Quality & analytical	Chromatographic profile (ISO peak IDs)	Includes α-pinene, β-pinene, myrcene, α/β-phellandrene, α-terpinene, p-cymene, limonene, γ-terpinene, p-menth-3-en-7-al, cuminic aldehyde, etc.
Applications	Primary uses	Flavoring, fragrance, aromatherapy and functional products (use-level and regulatory compliance are application-dependent)
Safety & regulatory	Regulatory notes	Natural complex substance; documentation (SDS/IFRA/Allergens/COA) should be provided per batch/customer requirement
Storage & packaging	Storage	Store tightly closed, protected from air/light, in a cool place (preferably <18°C)
Storage & packaging	Shelf life (guidance)	Up to 36 months in original, hermetically sealed container under recommended storage (batch-dependent)