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Arora Aromatic Basil Oil

CAS Number
8008-79-5
EC Number
616-927-4
Chemical Name
Spearmint Oil

Basil Oil is an annual herb, Basil grows 20-50 cm (8-20 in), and when in bloom the purple- white flowers appear in clusters, framed by oval pointed green leaves.

Properties

Physical Form
Liquid
Pharma and Nutraceuticals Functions
Flavoring Agent

Product families

Applications

Food & Nutrition — Food
  • Meat Poultry & Seafood
Food & Nutrition — Nutrition & Well Being
  • Other Nutrition Applications

Product Families

Pharmaceuticals & Nutraceuticals — Excipients
  • Flavors & Taste Maskers
Food Ingredients — Taste & Flavor
  • Flavor Ingredients

Other characteristics

Functions
Flavoring Agent
Labeling Claims
  • Naturally Derived, Plant-Based
  • Naturally Derived
  • Plant-Based
Certifications & Compliance
FDA Compliant, FSSC 22000, ISO 9001, cGMP
Odor
Sweet , Anise Like Minty Smoky Odour
Usage

Basil Essential Oil can be used to clear the sinuses, promote digestion and stimulate circulation, especially in the respiratory system. It is prized in Ayurvedic medicine for its ability to strengthen compassion, faith and bring clarity.. For the manufacturing of Methyl chavicol, seasoning of meat, etc.

Color
Yellow
Flavor
Basil
Caution

May irritate sensitive skin. Do not use during pregnancy.

Markets
Food & Nutrition
Storage

Store in well closed containers, in cool and dry storage area.

Appearance
Colourless - Pale Yellow Clear Liquid
Properties

Strength of Aroma-Strong; Aromatic Scent-This variety has a sweet vaguely anise-like, mint, smoky odor.; Consistency-Thin

Technology
  • Food Ingredients
  • Pharmaceuticals & Nutraceuticals
Flavor Family
Herb Flavors
Botanical Name
Ocimum basilicum
Identification
  • Extraction Method-Ocimum basilicum
  • Plant Part-Leaves
Packaging Type
Totes (IBC)
Ingredient Name
Basil Oil
Botanical Source
Mentha Spicata Var
Country of Origin
India
Empirical Formula
C6H14O6
Ingredient Origin
  • Natural Origin
  • Plant Origin
Flavor Ingredients
  • Aroma Ingredients
  • Essential Oils
Food Ingredients Functions
Flavoring Agent
Certifications and Compliance
  • FDA Compliant
  • FSSC 22000
  • ISO 9001
  • cGMP

Technical data

Table 1 of 2

4 rows
CharacteristicValueUnit
Molecular Weight182.176—
Optical Rotation- 5.00 to - 10.00—
Refractive Index1.4900 - 1.5200—
Specific Gravity0.9100 - 0.9400gm/ml

Table 2 of 2

2 rows
CharacteristicValueUnit
Linalool Content (GLC)14.00 - 25.00%
Methyl Chavicol Content (GLC)62.00 - 78.00%

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