Table of Contents

 Certificate
 Acknowledgement
 Aim
 Apparatus required
 Chemical Used
 Principle
 Theory
 Procedure
 Observation
 Result
 Conclusion
 Precaution
 Bibliography
 Certificate

This is to certify that Manishka Jain of Grade XII th, All Saints

school, Agra. She satisfactory completed the project in

Chemistry on comparative study To Extract the essential oils

present in Saunf, Ajwain and Elaichi to the requirements of

All Indian Secondary School Certificate Examination(AISSCE)

as prescribe by CBSE.

In the year 2022-2023.

Signature of subject teacher

 Acknowledgement

I would like to thank my teacher, Mrs. Nidhi mam for

guiding me through this project and for their valuable
inputs which provided me with a constant nudge for
improvement.

It is imperative to thank our Principal, Mr. Yogesh Upadhyay

for providing me the opportunity to work on this project.

This project and reading-up on the same has provided me

with an in depth understanding of the topic. It has nurtured
my scientific temperature and curiosity.

Signature of the Candidate

 Aim

To Extract the essential oils present in the Saunf(Aniseed),

Ajwain(Carom), Elaichi (Cardamon).
 Apparatus Required

Steam generator (Copper Vessel), sand bath, Ajwain (Carum),

Petroleum ether(60-80°C),Saunf (Aniseed), Illachi.

round bottom flask (500 ml) Conical Flask

Condenser Glass Tubes Iron Stand

Separatory Funnel Burner Tripod Stand
 Chemical Used

The chief constituent of aniseed oil is anethole, which is

present to the extent of 80 to 90 per cent and is mainly
responsible for the characteristic flavor of the oil. The oil also
contains methyl chavicol, p-methoxyphenyl acetone, and
small amount of terpenes and sulfur containing compounds of
disagreeable odour.
 Principle

We used steam distillation method to extract the oil form

Ajwain, Saunf and Illachi.

Steam distillation:- The principle behind the steam

distillation process is that when the heating of a mixture of
two or more immiscible liquids takes place, the vapour
pressure exerted by the system increases. This is because it
now becomes the sum of the vapour pressures of all of the
components of the mixture combined together.
 Theory

ANISEED ESSENTIAL OIL

Aniseed, on steam distillation, yields an essential oil, known as
`Oil of Aniseed`, which has now replaced the fruits for
medicinal and flavoring purposes. Aniseed oil is a colorless or
pale-yellow liquid having the characteristic odor and taste of
the fruit. The yield of oil generally varies from 1.9 to 3.1 per
cent. Higher values up to 6 per cent have been reported from
Syrian aniseed. Crushing of fruits prior to distillation gives
better yields of oil. The material should be distilled soon after
the crushing to prevent any loss of oil due to evaporation.
Aniseed oil is a highly refractive liquid, which solidifies on
cooling. The congealing point depends much on the anethole
content and is a valuable criterion for evaluating the oil.
Exposure of the oil to air causes polymerization, and some
oxidation also takes place with the formation of anisaldehyde
and anisic acid.
The chief constituent of aniseed oil is anethole, which is
present to the extent of 80 to 90 per cent and is mainly
responsible for the characteristic flavor of the oil. The oil also
contains methyl chavicol, p-methoxyphenyl acetone, and
small amount of terpenes and sulfur containing compounds of
disagreeable odour.

Aniseed Essential Oil

Common Method of Extraction:- Steam Distillation
Color:- Clear
Botanical Name:- Pimpinella anisum
Aromatic Description:- Distinctive scent of licorice. Rich and
sweet.
Constituents:- a-pinene, camphene, B-pinene, linalool, cis-
anethole, trans-anethole, safrole, anisaldehyde, acetoanisole.

Uses of Aniseed Oil:-

1. In aromatherapy, aniseed essential oil is used to treat
colds and flu.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. Essential oil is also used externally as an insecticide
against small insects such as head lice, mites and vermin.
It also has fungicidal properties.

Carom essential oil:-

Carom seeds are also known as ajwain, Thymol seeds, Onum,
Ajma, Ajmodika and bishops weed. They are the tiny, cute,
delicate and oval shaped herbs with a penetrating fragrance.
Carom seed belongs to the family of cumin and parsley. These
seeds have been used since years as they consists number of
medical properties. Because of their strong aroma, carom
seeds are highly used for the Indian culinary. Carom seeds are
sharp and hot with the burning taste, that s why few seeds are
enough to bring the flavor in any Indian recipe. Carom seeds
can be whole or powdered one. It is always advisable to buy
whole carom seeds as they can be easily turned into powder
form just by grinding them in a smooth powder
Uses of Carom Seeds:-
1. These seeds are used for the tempering or tadka s in the
dishes.
2. Ajwain has strong, dominant and distinctive taste and
flavor, that’s why few seeds are enough to bring exotic
fragrance to the vegetarian and non-veg food.
3. Ajwain can be used for making pickles as well.
4. The aroma and unique taste of ajwain is used for making
various types of roti s, parathas, thepla s 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.
5. Ajwain are highly incorporated for making various salad
dressings and Indian bakery items.

Cardamom Essential oil:-

Cardamom provides a warming and stimulating
tonic.cardamom is also an excellent choice for the digestive
system. I am sure I don t have to tell you that Cardamom is
greatly admired and extensively used as a culinary spice all
over the world. You can also try a gargle with Cardamon if
you suffer with halitosis (bad breath). Why not try 1 drop
Cardamon and one drop of Peppermint in a small amount of
water as an effective way to freshen your breath!

USES FOR CARDAMOM:-

1. Smoothies Add some cardamom to fruit smoothies to
give them an extra edge. It doesn t matter what flavor the
basic smoothie is in fact, the more exotic the better.
2. Fruit loaves If you want to jazz up your banana bread or
add a bit of life to your tired fruit loaf recipe, then a
touch of ground cardamom will make a world of
difference. Just add the spice when you are mixing in the
rest of the dry ingredients and you will get a lovely
warm, rich flavor from the finished loaf.
3. Bread As with fruit loaves, a sprinkling of cardamom
will do wonders for your bread rolls and loaves. Don t
worry about the cardamom turning savory breads into
sweet; the spice will just a hint of warmth to the flavor
and you can add as little or as much as you like,
depending on taste.
4. Puddings Many desserts benefit from the addition of
cardamom rice pudding works especially well, but you
could also try adding a little ground cardamom to ice
cream, set custards, yogurt, and baked fruit.
5. Casseroles A few pods added to a casserole dish will
give a lamb, chicken or vegetable casserole an extra zing
and makes a great entertaining or moving house meal.
 Procedure

1. Set the apparatus as shown in the picture of Experimental

Setup. The apparatus consists of a steam generator
connected to the round bottom flask through a glass inlet
tube. The flask is connected to a water condenser through
a glass outlet tube. Condenser is further attached to a
receiver through an adaptor.
2. Take about 750 ml of water in the steam generator and
start heating to produce steam.
3. In the round bottom flask take about 75 gm of crushed
saunf.
4. A vigorous current of steam from steam generator is
passed through the round bottom flask.
5. A part of the steam condenses in the round bottom flask.
As more and more steam is passed, the steam volatile
components of saunf pass through the condenser along
with steam. These contents on condensation are collected
in the receiver.
6. The contents in the round bottom flask may be heated by
a bunsen burner to prevent excessive condensation of
steam.
7. The process of steam distillation is continued for about
half an hour.
8. Transfer the distillate to a separating funnel and extract
with 20 ml portions of petroleum ether 3 times.
9. Combine the petroleum ether extracts in a 250 ml conical
flask and dry it with the help of anhydrous sodium
sulphate.
10. Remove the solvent from the dried filtrate by
careful distillation in a water bath. The essential oil is left
behind in the distillation flask.
11. Find the weight of the extracted essential oil. Note
the colour, odour and weight of the essential oil.
 Observation

1.) Saunf (Aniseed):-

Weight of Saunf taken = 100 gm

Initial Weight of the bottle =
10gm(x)
Weight of bottle + essential oil = 11.25 gm(y)
Weight of essential oil extracted =(y-x) =1.25 gm
Percentage of essential oil = (y/100)*100=1.25 %
Colour of the oil = Colourless
Odour of the oil = Saunf like smell.

2.) Ajwain (Carum):-

Weight of Saunf taken = 75 gm

Initial Weight of the bottle = 10 gm(x)
Weight of bottle + essential oil = 11
gm(y)
Weight of essential oil extracted =(y-x) =1 gm
Percentage of essential oil =
(y/75)*100=1.33% Colour of the oil =
Colourless
Odour of the oil = Ajwain like smell.
 Result

We got the essential oil from the respective Saunf, Ajwain

and Elaichi.

Conclusion

Hence we have extracted essentials oils from 75 gm of Saunf,

Ajwain and Elaichi.
 Precautions

1. Storage Store in a cool, dry place away from heat and

direct sunlight.
2. Always use original containers.
3. Avoid contact with polished surfaces and plastic.
4. Keep essential oils away from children and pets.
5. Always wash conical flask and test tube after use.
6. If you accidentally spill essential oils Clean any
spillage with an absorbent material such as kitchen
roll.
7. 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.
 BIBLIOGRAPHY

 Comprehensive Chemistry Practical Class-XII.

 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anise
 http://www.essentialoils.co.za/essential-oils/aniseed.htm