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Is Ocimum Basilicum (Basil) Oil vegetarian?

Ocimum Basilicum (Basil) Oil

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Ocimum Basilicum Oil is the volatile oil obtained from the leaves of basil, Ocimum basilicum, Lamiaceae.

Also known as 8015-73-4, Basil Oil, OCIMUM BASILICUM (BASIL) OIL
INCI name Ocimum Basilicum (Basil) Oil
CAS number 84775-71-3
EC number 283-900-8
CosIng ID 35576
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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