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Fragrance

OCIMUM AMERICANUM LEAF/STEM OIL

CAS 91845-26-0
60

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

American basil essential oil — used for fragrance with a basil-clove character. Eugenol and possible methyl eugenol content drive both EU allergen labeling and a real sensitization/mutagenicity concern.

Function

FRAGRANCEPERFUMING

Skin benefits

  • Distinct basil-clove aromatic character
  • Antimicrobial activity from phenylpropenes
  • Traditional aromatherapy uses

Known concerns

  • Eugenol content is a declarable EU allergen
  • Methyl eugenol presence raises mutagenicity concern
  • Higher sensitization rate than many essential oils
  • Limited toxicological data for this specific species

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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