Parameters Values
Specific gravity 0.922
Specific rotation +10
Refractive index 1.405
Acid value 3.45
Saponification number 153.49
Ester number 150.04
Phenolic content Nil
Solubility Completely miscible
with petroleum ether
acetone and 90%ethanol
in 1;1ratio but insoluble
in water
Table 4: Physicochemical properties of Cuminumcyminum seed oil.