Fennel Seed Oil

Listing ID #714681

Foeniculum vulgare is the botanical name of Fennel plant species in the genus Foeniculum. It is a member of the family Apiaceae. Fennel is a perennial, pleasant-smelling herb with yellow flowers. It is native to the Mediterranean, but is now found throughout the world. Dried fennel seeds are often used in cooking as an anise-flavored spice. It is a hardy, perennial, umbelliferous herb, with yellow flowers and feathery leaves. It is a highly aromatic and flavorful herb.
Basic Information
Common Name fennel
Botanical Name: Foeniculum vulgare
Country of Origin: Southern Europe
Major Chemical constituents: Anethole, fenchene
Obtained from: Seed
Method of separation: Steam distillation
Color and appearance: Pale Yellow to slightly darker colour
Specification
Refractive Index at 25°C 1.5250 to 1.5370
Optical Rotation +5° to +16.30°
Specific Gravity at 25°C 0.976 to 0.980