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ocimum basilicum leaf extract

Ocimum basilicum leaf extract is a herbal-scented, botanical extract derived from the leaves of sweet basil, used in cosmetics and flavor applications.

General Material Description

Ocimum basilicum leaf extract is a botanical extract obtained from the leaves of the Ocimum basilicum L. plant, a member of the Lamiaceae family. This extract presents as a herbal-scented liquid characterized by a distinctive basil aroma, widely recognized in flavor and fragrance contexts. Known also as sweet basil leaf extract, it serves as a natural source of aromatic compounds typical of basil. The extract's composition is linked to the plant's essential oils and phenolic constituents. It is commonly sourced by solvent or fluid extraction methods from basil leaves. Further chemical and biological data about this material can be consulted at PubChem.

Occurrence, Applicability & Potential Uses

Ocimum basilicum leaf extract originates from the basil plant's leaves, a species native to tropical regions and broadly cultivated worldwide. It is primarily applied in cosmetic formulations for its skin conditioning properties and as a flavor and fragrance agent, contributing fresh herbal notes. The extract is valued in perfumery and personal care products for its natural aroma. Regulatory assessment by IFRA (Global) provides guidance for safe usage levels in fragrances. Its botanical origin and aromatic complexity make it a versatile ingredient in natural and organic product niches.

Physico-Chemical Properties Summary

The extract is typically a viscous liquid with a strong herbal odor reminiscent of fresh basil leaves. Its chemical profile includes various terpenoids and phenolic compounds contributing to its aroma and flavor characteristics. Solubility in common cosmetic solvents allows formulation flexibility. The extract's organoleptic intensity necessitates careful concentration to balance scent and efficacy. Thermal stability under normal formulation conditions supports its incorporation in diverse product matrices. Absence of classification as hazardous supports safer handling and regulatory compliance in cosmetic and flavor use.

FAQ

What is ocimum basilicum leaf extract and where does it come from?
Ocimum basilicum leaf extract is a natural ingredient derived from the leaves of the Ocimum basilicum L. plant, commonly known as sweet basil. It is extracted using solvents to obtain the aromatic and bioactive compounds present in the fresh leaves. This extract retains the characteristic herbal scent and flavor of basil and is used in various formulations.
How is ocimum basilicum leaf extract commonly used in products?
This extract is employed chiefly as a flavoring agent and fragrance component, imparting a herbal basil aroma and taste. In cosmetics, it is used for skin conditioning purposes, enhancing product sensory qualities. Its compatibility with different bases and stability allow its inclusion in perfumes, lotions, and other personal care items.
What regulations apply to ocimum basilicum leaf extract and how is its safety assessed?
Ocimum basilicum leaf extract is subject to standards such as those from IFRA (Global), which provide guidelines for its acceptable concentration in fragrances to ensure consumer safety. It has no significant hazard classifications under OSHA standards and is assessed by organizations like the RIFM for fragrance material safety. Regulatory databases include detailed toxicological records without indications of classification hazards.

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ocimum basilicum l. leaf extract
Canada Domestic Sub. List:84775-71-3
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Oral supplementation of Ocimum basilicum has the potential to improves the locomotory, exploratory, anxiolytic behavior and learning in adult male albino mice.
Photoprotection by foliar anthocyanins mitigates effects of boron toxicity in sweet basil (Ocimum basilicum).
Characterisation of organic and conventional sweet basil leaves using chromatographic and flow-injection mass spectrometric (FIMS) fingerprints combined with principal component analysis.
Light suppresses sporulation and epidemics of Peronospora belbahrii.
Rapid staining method to detect and identify downy mildew (Peronospora belbahrii) in basil.
Root internalization, transport and in-planta survival of Salmonella enterica serovar Newport in sweet basil.
4-coumarate: CoA ligase partitions metabolites for eugenol biosynthesis.
Chemical composition and larvicidal activity of essential oil from Ocimum basilicum (L.) against Culex tritaeniorhynchus, Aedes albopictus and Anopheles subpictus (Diptera: Culicidae).
Effect of Methanolic Leaf Extract of Ocimum basilicum L. on Benzene-Induced Hematotoxicity in Mice.
The effects of different UV-B radiation intensities on morphological and biochemical characteristics in Ocimum basilicum L.
Stomatal density and metabolic determinants mediate salt stress adaptation and water use efficiency in basil (Ocimum basilicum L.).
Evaluation of antileishmanial activity of South Indian medicinal plants against Leishmania donovani.
Deployment of municipal solid wastes as a substitute growing medium component in marigold and basil seedlings production.
In vitro antiplasmodial effect of ethanolic extracts of traditional medicinal plant Ocimum species against Plasmodium falciparum.
Effect of climate change on Alternaria leaf spot of rocket salad and black spot of basil under controlled environment.
Use of a common laboratory glassware detergent improves recovery of Cryptosporidium parvum and Cyclospora cayetanensis from lettuce, herbs and raspberries.
Partial defoliation and hydraulic integration in Ocimum basilicum (Lamiaceae): testing a model for sectored xylem flow using ¹⁵N labeling.
Protection of cadmium chloride induced DNA damage by Lamiaceae plants.
Variation in essential oil composition within individual leaves of sweet basil (Ocimum basilicum L.) is more affected by leaf position than by leaf age.
Antimelanoma and radioprotective activity of alcoholic aqueous extract of different species of Ocimum in C(57)BL mice.
Antibacterial properties of essential oils and methanol extracts of sweet basil Ocimum basilicum occurring in Bangladesh.
Phenylpropanoid biosynthesis in leaves and glandular trichomes of basil (Ocimum basilicum L.).
Ocimum basilicum L.: phenolic profile and antioxidant-related activity.
Aqueous and ethanolic leaf extracts of Ocimum basilicum (sweet basil) protect against sodium arsenite-induced hepatotoxicity in Wistar rats.
Enantiomeric composition of (3R)-(-)- and (3S)-(+)-linalool in various essential oils of Indian origin by enantioselective capillary gas chromatography-flame ionization and mass spectrometry detection methods.
Interaction of Salmonella enterica with basil and other salad leaves.
Activity of essential oils and individual components against acetyl- and butyrylcholinesterase.
Guard cell apoplastic photosynthate accumulation corresponds to a phloem-loading mechanism.
Study of ambient ozone phytotoxicity in Ukraine and ozone protective effect of some antioxidants.
Effects of three AM fungi on growth, distribution of glandular hairs, and essential oil production in Ocimum basilicum L. var. Genovese.
Somatic embryogenesis and plant regeneration from leaf callus of Ocimum basilicum L.
Anti-proliferative activity of essential oil extracted from Thai medicinal plants on KB and P388 cell lines.
Scale-up micropropagation of sweet basil (Ocimum basilicum L.) in an airlift bioreactor and accumulation of rosmarinic acid.
Chemomodulatory efficacy of basil leaf (Ocimum basilicum) on drug metabolizing and antioxidant enzymes, and on carcinogen-induced skin and forestomach papillomagenesis.
Phylogeny and evolution of basils and allies (Ocimeae, Labiatae) based on three plastid DNA regions.
Characterization of geraniol synthase from the peltate glands of sweet basil.
In vitro rosmarinic acid accumulation in sweet basil (Ocimum basilicum L.).
Chemical characterization of basil (Ocimum basilicum L.) found in local accessions and used in traditional medicines in Iran.
The formulation of an effective topical antibacterial product containing Ocimum gratissimum leaf essential oil.
Light reflected from colored mulches affects aroma and phenol content of sweet basil (Ocimum basilicum L.) leaves.
Biosynthesis of estragole and methyl-eugenol in sweet basil (Ocimum basilicum L). Developmental and chemotypic association of allylphenol O-methyltransferase activities.
An investigation of the storage and biosynthesis of phenylpropenes in sweet basil.
Anthocyanin inheritance and instability in purple basil (Ocimum basilicum L.).
Antidiarrhoeal activities of Ocimum gratissimum (Lamiaceae).
Randomized placebo-controlled, single blind trial of holy basil leaves in patients with noninsulin-dependent diabetes mellitus.
Radioprotective effect of leaf extract of Indian medicinal plant Ocimum sanctum.
Evaluation of the gastric antiulcerogenic effects of Solanum nigrum, Brassica oleracea and Ocimum basilicum in rats.
Folklore therapeutic indigenous plants in periodontal disorders in India (review, experimental and clinical approach).

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General Material Information

Preferred name ocimum basilicum leaf extract
Trivial Name Ocimum basilicum, ext.
Short Description extract of the leaves of the basil, ocimum basilicum l., labiatae
CAS Number 84775-71-3
ECHA Number 283-900-8
FDA UNII Search
FDA Mainterm 84775-71-3 ; BASIL, EXTRACT (OCIMUM BASILICUM L.)
Synonyms
  • sweet basil leaf extract
  • extract of the leaves of the basil, ocimum basilicum l., labiatae
  • ocimum basilicum l. leaf extract
  • Ocimum basilicum, ext.

PhysChem Properties

Material listed in food chemical codex No

Organoleptic Properties

Odor Type: Herbal
basil
General comment At 100.00 %. basil
Flavor Type: Herbal
basil
General comment Basil

Occurrences

Safety Information

Safety information

Hazards identification
Classification of the substance or mixture
GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)
None found.
GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements
Pictogram
Hazard statement(s)
None found.
Precautionary statement(s)
None found.
Oral/Parenteral Toxicity:
Not determined
Dermal Toxicity:
Not determined
Inhalation Toxicity:
Not determined

Safety in use information

Category:
cosmetic, flavor and fragrance agents
RIFM Fragrance Material Safety Assessment: Search
IFRA Code of Practice Notification of the 49th Amendment to the IFRA Code of Practice

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ocimum basilicum l. leaf extract
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