Basil Oil

Product Name: Basil Essential Oil (Indian Sweet Basil / Methyl Chavicol-Rich Tulsi Type)

Botanical Name: Ocimum basilicum

Plant Family: Lamiaceae

CAS Number: 8015-73-4 / 84775-71-3

EINECS / EC Number: 283-900-8

Plant Part Used: Flowering Tops & Leaves

Extraction Method: Steam Distillation

Origin: India (Uttar Pradesh / Kannauj / Madhya Pradesh / Rajasthan)

Manufacturer / Supplier: Meena Perfumery, Kannauj, Uttar Pradesh, India

Product Overview

Basil Essential Oil—sourced from India’s fertile aromatic belt and distilled in Kannauj—is a crisp, invigorating, herbaceous essential oil obtained via steam distillation from the fresh flowering tops and leaves of Ocimum basilicum. Naturally rich in methyl chavicol (estragole) and linalool, it delivers a bright, sweet-spicy, green-herbaceous bouquet layered with crisp anise-licorice nuances, minty-camphoraceous lift, and warm woody-balsamic undertones. Valued across fine perfumery, men’s grooming, aromatherapy, oral care, and flavorings, it brings vibrant aromatic clarity and herbal sophistication.

Organoleptic Properties

Physical & Chemical Specifications

Key Natural Constituents

(Varies naturally by botanical chemotype, harvest season, and regional origin)

• Phenylpropanoids & Monoterpene Alcohols: Methyl chavicol / Estragole (70%–82% in Indian chemotype), Linalool (10%–25%; up to 55% in linalool chemotype)

• Oxides & Monoterpenes: 1,8-Cineole (Eucalyptol), Ocimene, Alpha-pinene, Beta-pinene, Limonene, Camphor

• Sesquiterpenes & Phenols: Alpha-bergamotene, Beta-caryophyllene, Germacrene D, Eugenol, Methyl eugenol

Applications & Blending

• Fine Perfumery & Traditional Attars: Serves as an energizing aromatic top-to-heart note in fougère, chypre, eau de cologne, green-herbal, aquatic, woody-spicy, and traditional Indian attar compositions.

• Men’s Grooming, Cosmetics & Oral Care: Incorporated (within IFRA guidelines) into invigorating shower gels, aftershaves, beard oils, scalp tonics, toothpastes, mouthwashes, and artisanal soaps.

• Aromatherapy & Wellness: Widely utilized in mental-clarity diffusion blends, muscle-relaxing massage oils, and respiratory steam formulations (always well-diluted in a carrier oil).

• Blends Well With: Bergamot, Lemon, Lime, Sweet Orange, Neroli, Lavender, Clary Sage, Rosemary, Peppermint, Eucalyptus, Geranium, Juniper Berry, Cedarwood, Vetiver (Khus), Sandalwood Oil, and Oakmoss.

Packaging, Storage & Compliance

• Quality Grade: 100% Pure & Natural, Cosmetic, Fine Fragrance & Oral Care Grade, Cruelty-Free, Vegan.

• Compliance: Conforms to IFRA Standards (dermal usage limits apply based on natural estragole/methyl eugenol levels and finished product category; Certificate of Analysis, GC-MS Report, SDS, and IFRA documentation available upon request).

• Storage: Store in tightly sealed amber glass, stainless steel, or aluminum containers in a cool, dry, dark place away from heat and direct sunlight.

• Shelf Life: 24 to 36 months under recommended storage conditions.

• Available Pack Sizes:100 mL, 500 mL, 1 kg, 5 kg, 25 kg, and bulk export drums.