Density | 0.933g/mLat 25°C(lit.) |
Boling Point | 204°C(lit.) |
Flash Point | 175°F |
Refractive Index | n20/D 1.512(lit.) |
Physical and Chemical Properties | There are licorice and fresh basil like special grass flavor, and with fennel flavor, sweet. |
Hazard Symbols | Xn - Harmful |
Risk Codes | 22 - Harmful if swallowed |
WGK Germany | 3 |
RTECS | KG5900000 |
Toxicity | The acute oral LD50 value in rats was reported as 1.9 ml/kg (1.5-2.5 ml/ kg) (Shelanski, 1973a). The acute dermal LD50 in rabbits exceeded 5 ml/kg (Shelanski, 1973b). |
FEMA | 2412 | ESTRAGON OIL (ARTEMISIA DRACUNCULUS L.) |
EPA chemical substance information | information provided by: ofmpeb.epa.gov (external link) |
toxicity | GRAS(FEMA;FDA,§ 182.10,2000). GRAS(FEMA;FDA,§ 182.20,2000). LD50 1900mg/kg (rat, oral). |
usage limit | FEMA(mg/kg): meat 260; Condiment 23; Baked goods 20. FEMA(mg/kg): meat 40; Condiment 26; Alcohol 1~3; Candy 0.85; Baked goods 17; Cold drinks 0.79; Soft |
Use | spices. Flake or powder for meat, poultry, eggs, fish, soup and tomato products, due to the aroma, should not put more. Also used in vinegar, quite famous. Also for the extraction of essential oils. GB 2760-1996; Permitted use of food flavors. Mainly used for pickled, meat, French sweet wine and seasoning liquid. |
production method | the leaves, stems and flowers were obtained by steam distillation. Yield 0.25% ~ 0.8% (dry) or 0.1% ~ 0.4% (fresh). cut the green leaves and the young apical part before flowering, and place them in the shade. |