Basil Methyl Chavicol Oil
Natural Ingredient for Perfumery
Basil Methyl Chavicol Oil, derived from Ocimum Basilicum, is a light yellow liquid with a distinctive anisic aroma. It combines notes of fresh estragon and bitter green, ideal for enhancing citrus compositions with an aniseed twist and adding a 'cold' note to fragrances, primarily impacting the top note.
Natural Ingredient for Perfumery
Basil Methyl Chavicol Oil, derived from Ocimum Basilicum, is a light yellow liquid with a distinctive anisic aroma. It combines notes of fresh estragon and bitter green, ideal for enhancing citrus compositions with an aniseed twist and adding a 'cold' note to fragrances, primarily impacting the top note.
Natural Ingredient for Perfumery
Basil Methyl Chavicol Oil, derived from Ocimum Basilicum, is a light yellow liquid with a distinctive anisic aroma. It combines notes of fresh estragon and bitter green, ideal for enhancing citrus compositions with an aniseed twist and adding a 'cold' note to fragrances, primarily impacting the top note.
Botanical Name: Ocimum Basilicum
Olfactive Description
Anisic, fresh, estragon, bitter green
Specific character: anisic
Where it Grows:
India 🇮🇳
Pakistan 🇵🇰
Vietnam 🇻🇳 (Methyl chavicol only)
Method of extraction:
It is obtained by Steam distillation of the leaves.
How or when use it:
Use in citrus compositions, to push the top note and give an aniseed note. Interesting as well to create a ‘cold’ note.
Appereance:
It is a light yellow liquid.
Chemistry:
Methyl Chavicol \ Estragol (ar. 80%)
Methyl Eugenol ( < 2,5% ) *Restricted Product*
Cineol \ eucalyptol
Camphor
Impact:
Impacts in the top note.
Yield:
The yield is about 0,2 to 0,4%
