Knowde Enhanced TDS
Identification & Functionality
- Chemical Family
- Country of Origin
- Fragrance
- Fragrance Family
- Fragrance Ingredient Class
- INCI Name
- Ingredient Origin
- Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
- FEMA Number
- 2119
- CAS No.
- 8015-73-4
- EC No.
- 283-900-8
- Olfactory Notes
- Rose, Aromatic, Green, Anise, Soft
- Technologies
- Product Families
- Process
Steam distillation of flowering tops
- Botanical Name
Ociumum Basilicum L
- Plant Family
Lamiaceae
- Plant Part
Flower tips
- Key Compounds
Features & Benefits
- Labeling Claims
- Product Background
The Ocimum basilicum basil is an herb in which the name is derived from the Greek “basilikon” which means “royal plant”. Originating in India, basil traveled to Europe via the Middle East and Egypt in particular. Today several varieties of it are used in both south-east Asian food traditions as well as in the dishes of many Mediterranean countries. As an essential oil, basil is split between two chemotypes, one which is predominantly linalool, and the other estragol (which classifies it as “tropical”). Cultivated as both a hardy and an annual plant, it has adapted to several different climates and is found in a number of countries.
Applications & Uses
- Markets
- Fragrances & Perfume Applications
Properties
- Physical Form
- Appearance
- Yellow to amber liquid
- Soluble in
- 50% (in Ethanol 96%)
- Physico-Chemical Properties
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Specific Gravity (at 20°C) | 0.906 | - | - |
| Refractive Index (at 20°C) | 1.482 | - | - |
| Flash Point | 75 | °C | - |
Regulatory & Compliance
- Certifications & Compliance
- Approvals
COSMOS quality approved (ECOCERT)
Technical Details & Test Data
- Harvest, Extraction & Yield Information
- Harvest : Annual, from July to October
- Extraction : Hydrodistillation, about two hours
- Yield : 1 kg of essential oil from 200 kg of plant
Storage & Handling
- Shelf Life
- 12 Months
- Storage Conditions
Store the product away from extreme temperatures, light and in its original container, hermetically closed.