Basil absolute, chemotype estragole

At a glance

An absolute from the estragole-rich basil chemotype, giving a sweet, anise-like character distinct f It is valued by perfumers for this distinctive character and used as a building block within larger fragrance compositions.

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

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