Basil extract

Basil extract (CAS 84775-71-3), derived from Ocimum basilicum, is a concentrated botanical ingredient delivering the herbaceous, slightly sweet aroma and flavor of fresh basil. FEMA 2118.

Where is Basil extract used?

• Food and beverage: flavoring sauces, dressings, soups and savory snack seasonings
• Beverages: herbal teas, functional drinks and botanical cocktail mixers
• Personal care: fragrance component in shampoos, skin creams and aromatherapy products
• Pharmaceutical and nutraceutical oral preparations and herbal supplements use it as a flavoring agent.

Good to know: Buyers should confirm standardization levels, solvent system and country of botanical origin. Quality may be verified against BP, EP or ACS grades.

Commercial specifications

• Liquid extracts typically in propylene glycol or alcohol carrier systems