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Mr.Arvind Pareek
XII A
Acknowledgement
I wish to express my deep gratitude and sincere
thanks to the principal Mrs. J.Sen Mam, Tagore
Public School, Jaipur for her encouragement and for
all the facilities that she provided in this project
work. I sincerely appreciate this magnanimity by
taking me into her fold for which I shall herein
indebted to her. I extent my hearty thanks to
Mr. Arvind Pareek sir, Chemistry teacher, who
guided me to the successful completion of this
project . I take this opportunity to express my deep
sense of gratitude for his invaluable guidance,
attitude and immense motivation, which has
sustained my efforts at all stage of this project work
Submitted by
Rahul Dugar
XII A
Certificate
This is to certify that Rahul Dugar has satisfactorily
completed the project in chemistry on TO EXTRACT
ESSENTIAL OILS PRESENT IN SOUNF(ANISEED),AJWAIN(CAROM)
AND ELAICHI(CARDAMOM) prescribed by the AISSCE
course in the school in the year 2013-14. I have examined
the project and hereby accord by my approval of it. As a
study carried out and presented in the manner required
for its acceptance. This doesnt necessarily endorse or
accept every statement made, opinion expressed or
conclusion drawn. It only signifies the acceptance of the
project for which it is submitted.
Mrs. J.Sen
(Principal)
CONTENTS
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THEORY
PROCEDURE AND
REQUIREMENTS
OBSERVATION
CONCLUSION AND
PRECAUTIONS
BIBLIOGRAPHY
INTRODUCTION
We are all familiar with the pleasant odours coming out from
flowers, spices and many trees. The essence or aromas of plants are due
to volatile oils present in them. These smelling volatile oils present in
plants are called essential oils. Cinnamon, clove, cumin, eucalyptus,
garlic, jasmine, peppermint, rose, sandalwood, spearmint, thyme,
wintergreen are a few familiar examples of valuable essential oils. The
term essential oils literally means oils derived from the essence of
plants. Essential oils are mainly used for their pleasant odours and
flavors in perfumes and as flavoring agents in foods. Some are used in
medicines (e.g., camphor, wintergreen, eucalyptus) others as insect
repellants (e.g., citronella).
Chemically essential oils are composed of complex mixtures
of ester, alcohols, phenols, aldehydes, ketones and hydrocarbons. They are
essentially non-polar compounds and are thus soluble in non-polar solvents
such as petroleum ether, benzene etc. Essential oils may occur in all parts of the
plant, but they are often concentrated in the seeds or flowers. They are
obtained from the plants by the process of steam distillation and extraction. The
technique of steam distillation permits the separation of volatile components
Experiment
To extract essential oil present in
Saunf (aniseed)
Ajwain(carom)
Elaichi(cardamom)
USES OF ANISEED OIL: In aromatherapy, aniseed essential oil is used to treat colds and flu.
Aniseed oil can be made into a liquid scent and is used for both
hunting and fishing. It is put on fishing lures to attract fish.
Anethole, the principal component of anise oil, is a precursor that can
eventually produce 2,5-dimethoxybenzaldehyde which is can be used in
the clandestine synthesis of psychedelic drugs such as 2C-B, 2C-I and
DOB.
Oil of aniseed is also reported to be used as an aromatic carminative to
relieve flatulence, and as an ingredient of cough lozenges in combination
with liquorice.
Essential oil is also used externally as an insecticide against small
insects such as head lice, mites and vermin. It also has fungicidal
properties.
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USES OF CAROM SEEDS:These seeds are used for the tempering or tadkas in the dishes.
Ajwain has strong, dominant and distinctive taste and flavor, thats why
few seeds are enough to bring exotic fragrance to the vegetarian and
non-veg food.
Ajwain can be used for making pickles as well.
The aroma and unique taste of ajwain is used for making various types
of rotis, parathas, theplas and so on.
They are specially used in different types of meat, snack recipes and dal
recipes to enhance the flavor.
Soups, stocks and stews can be flavored with few seeds of ajwain.
Ajwain are highly incorporated for making various salad dressings and
Indian bakery items.
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REQUIREMENTS:Steam generator (Copper Vessel), round bottom flask (500 ml), conical
flask, condenser, glass tubes, iron stand, sand bath, separatory funnel,
tripod stands, burners, Ajwain(Carum), Petroleum ether(6080C),Saunf(Aniseed) .
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OBSERVATIONS:Name of Item
1.) SAUNF
(ANISEED):-
100 gm
2.) AJWAIN
(CAROM):-
75 gm
10gm
10 gm
Weight
of
essential
essential oil
oil
extracted
(y)
(y-x)
Percentage
of essential
oil
(y/100)*100
Colour
of the
oil
Odour of
the oil
11.25
gm
1.25 gm
1.25 %
Colour-
Saunf
like
smell.
11 gm
1 gm
-less
1.33%
Colour-less
Ajwain
like
smell
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Conclusion
HENCE
WE HAVE
FROM
75 GM
OF
SOUNF(ANISEED),
Precautions
If you accidentally spill essential oils Clean any spillage with an absorbent
material such as kitchen roll.
If you accidentally get essential oils in your eye Flush with copious amounts
of MILK for at least 15 minutes and seek medical advice if symptoms persist.
If you accidentally swallow essential oils Rinse mouth with MILK and seek
medical attention.
Always mix with carrier oil before applying to the skin. Never apply to
inflamed or broken skin.
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Storage Store in a cool, dry place away from heat and direct sunlight.
Always use original containers. Avoid contact with polished surfaces and
plastic.
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BIBLIOGRAPHY
COMPREHENSIVE CHEMISTRY PRACTICAL CLASS-XII.
HTTP://EN.WIKIPEDIA.ORG/WIKI/ANISE
HTTP://WWW.ESSENTIALOILS .CO.ZA/ESSENTIAL-OILS/ANISEED.HTM
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