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Fragrance

OCIMUM CANUM HERB OIL

CAS 90082-13-6
58

Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

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

Essential oil of hoary basil (Ocimum canum). Carries a notable estragole content, which the EU restricts because of genotoxicity concerns, plus standard fragrance-allergen flags.

Function

PERFUMING

Skin benefits

  • Essential oil from hoary basil herb
  • Aromatic and mildly antimicrobial
  • Source of linalool and methyl chavicol

Known concerns

  • Methyl chavicol (estragole) is genotoxic at high oral doses
  • EU restricts estragole in fragrance/leave-on
  • Linalool is a labelled fragrance allergen
  • Possible irritation in sensitive skin

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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