Knowde Enhanced TDS
Identification & Functionality
- Chemical Family
- Country of Origin
- INCI Name
- Ingredient Origin
- CAS No.
- 8015-73-4
- EC No.
- 283-900-8
- Technologies
- Product Families
- Production
- Part of plant used in production: Flowering top and leaf
- Methods of production: Steam Distillation
- Constituents
Linalool, methyl chavicol and small amounts of eugenol, limonene and citronellol.
Features & Benefits
- Benefit Claims
- Labeling Claims
- Features
- Analgesic
- Antidepressant
- Antiseptic
- Antispasmodic
- Carminative
- Cephalic
- Diaphoretic
- Digestive
- Emmenagogue
- Expectorant
- Febrifuge
- Nervine
- Sudoforic.
- Product Highlight
Basil was considered the king amongst plants and is therefore named for a royal 'Basileum.' In Ayurvedic medicine, basil opens the heart and mind, bestowing the energy of love and devotion. It is considered the sacred herb in India, dedicated to Krishna and Vishnu. It is said that basil strengthens faith, compassion and clarity.
Applications & Uses
- Markets
- Applications
- Oral Care Applications
- Uses
A popular addition to baked goods, meat, vegetables, sweets, soups, beverages, chewing gum, and dental products. Basil oil is said to stimulate the mind, giving it strength and clarity. It is good for the respiratory system, for the relief of sinus congestion, asthma, bronchitis, influenza, and whooping coughs. It supports the bodies yang energy and is good for digestive disorders.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Odor
- Typical odor of Chavicol
- Soluble in
- Alcohol (3.5 vol. of 70 alcohol)
- Typical Properties
- Composition
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Specific Gravity (at 25°C) | 0.905 - 0.960 | g/cm³ | - |
| Refractive Index (at 20°C) | 1.4870 - 1.515 | - | - |
| Optical Rotation (at 25°C) | -15 to 0 | ° | - |
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| A-Pinene | 0.1 | % | GC |
| SS-Pinene | 0.08 | % | GC |
| Myrcene | 0.16 | % | GC |
| Limonene | 0.11 | % | GC |
| Eucalyptol | 0.23 | % | GC |
| SS-Ocimene | 0.15 | % | GC |
| Linalool Oxide | 0.12 | % | GC |
| Linalool | 15 - 25 | % | GC |
| Isomenthone | 0.04 | % | GC |
| Menthol | 0.45 | % | GC |
| Methyl Chavicol (Estragol) | 65 - 75 | % | GC |
| Nerol | 0.07 | % | GC |
| Neral | 0.57 | % | GC |
| Carvone | 0.05 | % | GC |
| Geranial | 0.71 | % | GC |
| Caryophyllene | 0.67 | % | GC |
| A-Cis-Bergamotene | 0.53 | % | GC |
| Farnesene | 0.56 | % | GC |
| SS-Cubebene | 0.12 | % | GC |
| Germacrene D | 0.19 | % | GC |
| Trans-Piperitol | 0.23 | % | GC |
| Trans-Isopiperitol | 0.21 | % | GC |
| Cis-Anetol | 0.15 | % | GC |
Safety & Health
- Safety
Dilute at 4%. Generally non-irritant, non-sensitizing and non-toxic. Do not use if pregnant due to emmenagogue properties. May be irritating and sensitizing to people with sensitive skin.