Introduction / Varity of plant / Method of
extraction / Distilled organ:
This oil is obtained by steam distillation of
semi-wilted flowering tops of Ocimum basilicum L.
1.
Organoleptic Properties
Appearance
Fluid
liquid.
Color
Pale
yellow.
Aroma
Sweet-spicy,
fresh with a faint balsamic woody undertone
2.
Physico-chemical Properties
Specific gravity
0.8799
to 0.91 11 at 25º C.
Optical rotation
[-]
8.85º to [-] 11.85º at 25º C.
Refractive index
1.470
to 1.4895 at 25º C.
Acid number
2.5
to 6.5
Ester number
10
to 20
Solubility
Soluble
in 1.5 to 3.5 vol. of 70% alcohol.
3. Uses
(b) Medicinal & Aromatherapy use: Muscular
aches and pains, respiratory disorders, scanty menstruation,
normalize the menstrual cycle, colds and flu, hayfever, asthma,
bronchitis, mental fatigue, anxiety, depression, aphrodiasic,
insect repellent
Synonyms : BASIL OIL SWEET (OCIMUM BASILICUM); OCIMUM
BASILICUM L. OIL; Odor Description : Herbal Tarragon Green Spicy Appearence : Pale Yellow Liquid NAFTA H. # : 3301.29.6000 CAS. # : 8015-73-4 Specific Gravity : 0.95200 - 0.97300 @ 25.00 C
7.922 - 8.096 Pounds Per Gallon Refractive Index : 1.51200 - 1.51900 @ 20.00 C Blends Well With : Hydroxycitronellal; Oakmoss; Clove
Bud; Clary Sage; Ionones; Soluble in : Paraffin Oil; Insoluble in : Water; Some Perfumery Uses : Chypre; Jonquil; Violet; Reseda
Mignonette Very Good For; Crepe De Chine;
Description : Steam distilled from the flowering tops of the
Ocimum Basilicum L. The oil is a pale yellow or almost colorless with a
sweet spicy, slightly green, fresh, with a faint balsamic woody backnote
and a lasting sweetness.
