Basil absolute, chemotype linalool

At a glance

An absolute from the linalool-rich basil chemotype, giving a softer, more floral-sweet basil character distinct from the sharper, anise-like estragole chemotype.

One of several trade forms of Basil catalogued here, see the full family โ†’

Category
๐ŸŒฟ Natural
Origin
Leaf/Twig
Extraction
Solvent extraction
Chemical family
Alcohol
CAS number
8015-73-4
IFRA status
Restricted -- controlled via methyleugenol & linalool content
โ— drafted ยท last checked 2026-09-01