Definition
Biological origin: Ocimum tenuiflorum L. · family Lamiaceae · plant
Source: GBIF species information
US FDA substance register · UNII Z129UMU8LE · registered name BASIL OIL · biological origin (no fixed structure)
Ocimum Tenuiflorum Oil is the wax obtained from the leaves of Ocimum tenuiflorum L., Labiatae
Cosmetic roles
Safety & regulatory references
Not classified under Korea’s toxic-substance GHS list · existing chemical substance
More data — names, identifiers, properties, test records, literature
Official labels & definitions
JCIA labelling name カミメボウキ油: 本品は、カミメボウキ Ocimum tenuiflorum の全草から得られる精油である。
Source: JCIA labelling names (Japan)
Names & identifiers
- CAS No.chemical registry number
- 8015-73-4
- DTXSIDUS EPA chemical ID
- DTXSID60894205
Measured properties
- Appearance
- liquid
- Molecular weight
- 154.25 (est.)
Values measured on the substance itself. The KOSHA data are a reference for writing and reviewing safety data sheets, not a specification for a commercial raw material.
Source: KOSHA safety data sheets (Korea)
What products actually use it for
What the 14 products reported to the US EPA with this ingredient use it for. Products outside cosmetics are included, so the top few rows are its main uses.
- Fragrance7
- Softener and conditioner3
- Deodorizer1
- Humectant1
- Flavouring and nutrient1
- Emulsifier1
Source: US EPA CompTox dashboard
Linked databases 10
- Australian Industrial Chemicals Inventory (AICIS)
- EU CosIng ingredient list 2
- GBIF species information
- JCIA labelling names (Japan)
- Korea Cosmetic Association ingredient dictionary 2
- Korea toxic substances GHS register (NIER)
- KOSHA safety data sheets (Korea)
- MFDS (Korea) cosmetic ingredient register 2
- US EPA CompTox dashboard
- US FDA Unique Ingredient Identifier (UNII)