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Coriander Seed
Coriandrum sativum
Chemotype: linalool-rich seed oil
- PLANT PART
- seed
- EXTRACTION
- steam distillation
- AROMA NOTE
- mid
LEARN AS YOU COMPARE
What’s inside this oil?
Constituents are the natural chemicals that give an oil its character. See the main ones, learn what they do, and explore differences between batches.
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FOLLOW YOUR SENSES
Aroma & character
A closer look at this oil's scent, strength, and staying power.
- Aroma intensity
- 50 / 100
- Note layer
- mid
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A LITTLE CARE GOES A LONG WAY
Using it thoughtfully
Read the full safety context before bringing this oil into your routine.
- Cited dermal maximum · leave-on
- 40%
- Phototoxicity
- Not flagged in this profile
- Oxidation risk
- medium
A cited maximum is a limit, not a suggested dilution. Missing restrictions do not establish safety.
Steam-distilled coriander seed oil is not identified as a furocoumarin-driven phototoxic oil in the consulted public sources.
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THE SCIENCE BEHIND THE SCENT
Inside the oil
An oil's character comes from its natural chemical composition. Explore each constituent to understand the connections.
About this composition
This record is anchored to a directly readable public GC/MS batch report for coriander seed oil and cross-checked against later public IFRA documentation for leave-on limits. The profile is consistently linalool-dominant, with alpha-pinene, camphor, gamma-terpinene, limonene, and geranyl acetate as secondary markers.
| Constituent | Typical amount | Reported range | Chemical family | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linalool | 68.8% | 68.8–68.8% | monoterpene alcohol | View sourceGC/MS Batch Number CK0102 - Coriander https://funyu-store.b-cdn.net/report/Coriander-CK0102.pdf (page 1 summary and page 4 identification report; linalool 68.8%) |
| alpha-Pinene | 6.7% | 6.7–6.7% | monoterpene hydrocarbon | View sourceGC/MS Batch Number CK0102 - Coriander https://funyu-store.b-cdn.net/report/Coriander-CK0102.pdf (page 1 summary and page 4 identification report; alpha-pinene 6.7%) |
| Camphor | 5.1% | 5.1–5.1% | monoterpene ketone | View sourceGC/MS Batch Number CK0102 - Coriander https://funyu-store.b-cdn.net/report/Coriander-CK0102.pdf (page 1 summary and page 4 identification report; camphor 5.1%) |
| gamma-Terpinene | 4.8% | 4.8–4.8% | monoterpene hydrocarbon | View sourceGC/MS Batch Number CK0102 - Coriander https://funyu-store.b-cdn.net/report/Coriander-CK0102.pdf (page 1 summary and page 4 identification report; gamma-terpinene 4.8%) |
| Limonene | 3.1% | 3.1–3.1% | monoterpene hydrocarbon | View sourceGC/MS Batch Number CK0102 - Coriander https://funyu-store.b-cdn.net/report/Coriander-CK0102.pdf (page 1 summary and page 4 identification report; limonene 3.1%) |
| Geranyl acetate | 2.9% | 2.9–2.9% | monoterpene ester | View sourceGC/MS Batch Number CK0102 - Coriander https://funyu-store.b-cdn.net/report/Coriander-CK0102.pdf (page 1 summary and page 4 identification report; geranyl acetate 2.9%) |
Profile source: GC/MS Batch Number CK0102 - Coriander; CERTIFICATE OF CONFORMITY WITH IFRA STANDARDS for Coriander Seed Essential Oil · https://funyu-store.b-cdn.net/report/Coriander-CK0102.pdf ; https://www.madarcorporation.com/spec-sheets/essential-oil/coriander/Coriander%20-%204595801%20All%20docs.pdf
A TRADITION OF BOTANICAL CURIOSITY
Traditional & reported uses
These uses reflect the profile's reported traditions and literature. They are not established treatment recommendations.
- traditionally used in aromatherapy for an uplifting, warming, spicy-sweet atmosphere
- reported to support digestive comfort in culinary-aromatherapy folk use
- used in perfumery for its soft, linalool-rich, slightly citrus-floral facet
- traditionally associated with easing occasional mental fatigue and supporting focus
- used in blends intended to promote a comforting, appetite-associated ambiance
For aromatherapy and wellness use only — not medical advice. Effect statements are traditional/reported associations, not treatment claims. The Synergy Rating scores blend craft, harmony and safety, not medical efficacy. Read the safety framework.
What we're still learning · 2 data gaps
Good decisions start with knowing what is — and isn't — in the evidence.
- A public source that publishes a native numeric 0-100 odor-intensity scale for coriander seed essential oil was not located; `odor_intensity` remains an archive normalization of qualitative odor language.
- A public source for numeric volatility rate or tenacity hours specific to coriander seed essential oil was not located in this pass.