8015-73-4

Basic information

• Product Name: Basil oil
• Synonyms: oilofbasil;Oils,basil;BASIL OIL;BASIL OIL COMORIC TYPE;BASIL OIL, EUROPEAN TYPE;BASIL OIL, EXOTIC;BASIL OIL, REUNION TYPE;BASIL OLIFFAC
• CAS NO: 8015-73-4
• Molecular Weight: 0
• Mol File: 8015-73-4.mol
• Article Data: 0

Chemical Properties

• Boiling Point: 215 °C(lit.)
• Flash Point: 190 °F
• Appearance: /
• Density: 0.957 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
• Refractive Index: n20/D 1.516(lit.)
• CAS DataBase Reference: Basil oil(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: Basil oil(8015-73-4)
• EPA Substance Registry System: Basil oil(8015-73-4)

Safety Data

• Hazard Codes: Xn,N
• Statements: 22-36/37/38-52/53
• Safety Statements: 26-36-61
• WGK Germany: 3
• RTECS: CR3325000
• Hazardous Substances Data: 8015-73-4(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

Description

Basil oil, derived from the Ocimum basilicum plant, is a versatile essential oil known for its stimulating, tonic, purifying, and anti-microbial properties. Its unique aromatic profile is attributed to the presence of methyl chavicol, eucalyptol, linalool, and estragol, making it a popular choice for various applications.

Uses

Used in Aromatherapy:
Basil oil is used as a carrier oil in aromatherapy for its stimulating and purifying effects. It helps to uplift the mood, reduce stress, and promote relaxation.
Used in Perfumery:
Basil oil is used as a fragrance ingredient in the perfumery industry due to its pleasant and refreshing scent, which adds a unique touch to various fragrances.
Used in Cosmetics:
In the cosmetics industry, basil oil is used for its anti-microbial properties, making it suitable for acne preparations and other skincare products.
Used in Food Industry:
Basil oil is used as a flavoring agent in the food industry, adding a distinct taste to various dishes and enhancing the overall flavor profile.
Used in Pharmaceutical Industry:
Due to its anti-microbial properties, basil oil may have potential applications in the pharmaceutical industry for the development of treatments targeting microbial infections.

Preparation

By steam distillation of the flowering tops of the plant Ocimum basilicum L.

Essential oil composition

Food Chemicals Codex . European sweet basil oil may contain about 55 % methyl chavicol and 35 % of alcohols calculated as linalool, along with other components

Biochem/physiol Actions

Taste at 10 ppm

Safety Profile

Moderately toxic by ingestion. A sktn and eye irritant. When heated to decomposition it emits acrid smoke and irritating fumes.