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Commercial
Product Name : INDIAN BASIL OIL |
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Description
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Basil oil
is obtained by steam distillation of the whole plants.
Plant is an erect olabrous
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herb 30 -
90 cm high native of north-west India & Persia. It is
an annual of Libiate family
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crop,
harvesting period of herb in India is October - November
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Characteristics |
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- Appearance |
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Pale
yellow to amber yellow clear liquid
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- Odor |
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Fresh
spicy herbaceous rather dry anise odor with warm spicy
dry out
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Specifications |
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- Specific
Gravity |
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0.948 to
0.970
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Refractive Index at
20°c |
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1.52 to 1.54 |
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- Optical
Rotation |
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(-) 7°
to
(-) 1° |
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Methyl Chavicol by
GLC |
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72 to 76% |
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- Linalool by
GLC |
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17% to 20% |
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Uses |
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The oil is used in Herbal and medicated fragrances for
its unique odor. It is also used |
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in manufacturing of Anethole and Linalool |
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Availability |
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Throughout the year in bulk quantity |
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Price |
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The price of oil fluctuate very much so it is not
possible to quote for longer period. Price |
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will be quoted against your firm enquiry |
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Packing |
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180 kg net and 25 kg net in Galvanized drums |
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These data are based on printed literature and our own experiences. They do not imply or express any warranty.
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