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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:
FEMA Number:
2119
Council of Europe no.:
308n
MDL number:
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

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Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Statements

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

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Mosciano, G.
Perfumer & Flavorist, 27, 93-93 (2002)
K J Lachowicz et al.
Letters in applied microbiology, 26(3), 209-214 (1998-05-07)
Essential oils extracted by hydrodistillation from five different varieties of Ocimum basilicum L. plants (Anise, Bush, Cinnamon, Dark Opal and a commercial sample of dried basil) were examined for antimicrobial activity against a wide range of foodborne Gram-positive and -negative
J Wan et al.
Journal of applied microbiology, 84(2), 152-158 (1998-06-20)
Basil essential oils, including basil sweet linalool (BSL) and basil methyl chavicol (BMC), were screened for antimicrobial activity against a range of Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria, yeasts and moulds using an agar well diffusion method. Both essential oils showed antimicrobial
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
A Singh et al.
Food and chemical toxicology : an international journal published for the British Industrial Biological Research Association, 37(6), 663-670 (1999-09-09)
The present study was designed to elucidate the mechanistic inhibitory efficacy of clocimum (an eugenol rich variety of Ocimum gratissimum; Labiatae) oil on murine skin papillomagensis. Topical application of clocimum oil (50 microl/animal/day) during peri-initiation stage (1 week before and

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