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Basil oil, linalool-type (European type; Mediterranean type) is produced mainly in the Mediterranean area (France, Egypt). It is light yellow to amber-colored oil with typical fresh, spicy odor. d2020 0.895–0.920; n20D 1.4750–1.4950; α20D 2°to 14°; content by GC: linalool 45–62%; methyl chavicol trace to 30%; eugenol 2–15%. It is used for food flavoring and in perfumery. For additional constituents of these two basil oil types.

출처Found in the leaves of Ocimum basilicum L.

용도The properties of basil oil (Ocimum basilicum) are noted to include stimulating, tonic, purifying, and anti-microbial. Basil oil’s constituents include methyl chavicol, eucalyptol, linalool, and estragol. It is often used as a carrier oil and for fragrance, and may have some application in acne preparations.