Plant Part: Leaves & Flowering Tops
| Botanical Name | Ocimum basilicum |
|---|---|
| Extraction Method | Steam Distillation |
| Origin | India |
| Nature | 100% Pure Essential Oil |
| Appearance | Clear to Pale Yellow Liquid |
|---|---|
| Odour | Sweet, fresh, herbaceous, spicy |
| Solubility | Soluble in alcohol; insoluble in water |
| Specific Gravity @ 25°C | 0.890 – 0.930 |
|---|---|
| Refractive Index @ 20°C | 1.480 – 1.495 |
| Optical Rotation | -5° to +5° |
| Flash Point | > 60°C |
| Acid Value | ≤ 2.0 mg KOH/g |
| Test Parameter | Specification | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Appearance | Clear pale yellow liquid | Conforms |
| Odour | Sweet, herbaceous | Conforms |
| Specific Gravity @ 25°C | 0.890 – 0.930 | 0.912 |
| Refractive Index @ 20°C | 1.480 – 1.495 | 1.487 |
| Optical Rotation | -5° to +5° | +1.2° |
| Acid Value | ≤ 2.0 | 1.1 |
| Solubility in Alcohol | Clear | Conforms |
| Heavy Metals | < 10 ppm | Conforms |
| Microbial Count | Nil | Conforms |
Conclusion: Batch conforms to internal quality standards and is suitable for aromatherapy and cosmetic use.