Chilli/Capsicum Oil
Capsicum annum L
SKU: NNI-AI-E10231
Specifications
| CAS No. | 68917-78-2 |
|---|---|
| Method of Extraction | Steam distillation |
| Origin | Central & South America |
| Constituents | methyl-n-Vanillyl Nonenamide and Lipophilic |
| Specific Gravity | 0.5300 to 0.7740 |
| Optical Rotation | -2.3 – -11 @ 13°C |
| Flash Point | 240 °F |
| Solubility | Insoluble in water |
Variety: Chilly Seed Oil
As a reputed and certified online organic oil supplier, we are actively engaged in offering therapeutic quality Chilli/Capsicum Oil. Obtained from the seeds of the plants by means of the steam distillation process, it is safe to use.
Botany
The plant is an annual herb that belongs to family of Solanaceae and grows to a height of 1m. It is a native to tropical parts of Central and South America. Its leaves are simple & alternate that is on long to medium petioles that are wrinkled in appearance. Flowers are pendulous and are violet to white in color that arises from the axillary notes. Capsicum plants have fruits that are known to be multi-seeded berry pod like having no sutures. Also, the fruits vary in shape, size and color. The seeds are smooth, round and yellow in color and have a spiny protuberance on the edge and oils are extracted from this part of the plant.
A Brief Description of Chilly Seed Oil
Chilly seed oils are extracted via the steam distillation process and that are pungent in odor. The oils appear as dark red in color with viscous and thick consistency. It has 1-2% peppery degree and is prepared in accordance with the edible oils grades. The extracted oil is considered to have linoleic acid, an unsaturated fatty acids that human body is unable to synthesize.
