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W211907

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Basil oil, comoric type

natural, FG

Synonym(s):

Ocimum basilicum

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CAS Number:
8015-73-4
FEMA Number:
2119
Council of Europe no.:
308n
MDL number:
MFCD00217166
UNSPSC Code:
12164502
NACRES:
NA.21
Organoleptic:
green; spicy
grade:
FG
Kosher
natural
biological source:
Ocimum basilicum L.
food allergen:
no known allergens

biological source

Ocimum basilicum L.

grade

FG
Kosher
natural

reg. compliance

EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002
FDA 21 CFR 117
FDA 21 CFR 182.20

optical activity

[α]20/D −0.5°, neat

origin

Comores origin

refractive index

n20/D 1.515 (lit.)

bp

215 °C (lit.)

density

0.956 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

application(s)

flavors and fragrances

Documentation

see Safety & Documentation for available documents

food allergen

no known allergens

Organoleptic

green; spicy

Biochem/physiol Actions

Taste at 10 ppm

Preparation Note

Extraction method: steam distillation

Pictograms

Exclamation mark
GHS07

Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Statements

H302,H315,H319,H335

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Eye Irrit. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2 - STOT SE 3

Target Organs

Respiratory system

Storage Class Code

10 - Combustible liquids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

179.6 °F

Flash Point(C)

82 °C

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

Regulatory Information

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Mosciano, G.
Perfumer & Flavorist, 27, 93-93 (2002)
V M Androsova
Tsitologiia, 28(9), 1030-1031 (1986-09-01)
Eugenol basil oil and eugenol are proposed as solvents of dye-stuffs in combined histological staining. These two substances were found to be of full value and more available substitutes of the oil of cloves.
M C Courrèges et al.
Fitoterapia, 73(5), 369-374 (2002-08-08)
The effect of basil oil on the phagocytic capability and respiratory burst response of mouse peritoneal macrophages was studied. The oil inhibited the phagocytosis of opsonized sheep erythrocytes. This inhibition was both dose- and time-dependent and reverted 24 h after
L Fyfe et al.
International journal of antimicrobial agents, 9(3), 195-199 (1997-01-01)
This study describes inhibitory properties of combinations of oil of fennel, oil of anise or oil of basil with either benzoic acid or methyl-paraben against Listeria monocytogenes and Salmonella enteriditis. Micro-organisms were cultured at 37 degrees C in broth and
Saima Amin et al.
Pharmaceutical development and technology, 13(6), 533-539 (2008-08-23)
The effect of penetration enhancers like tulsi (basil) oil, eucalyptus oil, clove oil, black cumin oil, oleic acid and Tween 80 on the percutaneous absorption of model lipophilic drug-carvedilol was investigated using excised rat abdominal skin. Transdermal flux, permeability coefficient
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