Description and references
Volatile oil from leaves of Ocimum basilicum L., Labiatae (sweet basil). Constit. Methylchavicol,
eucalyptol, linalool, estragol.
Properties
Yellowish to greenish liquid; aromatic odor. d2020 0.905-0.930. αD20 -6 to -22°. Almost insol in water. Sol in 2 vols
80% alc; miscible with ether, chloroform. Keep well closed, cool and protected from light.