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Vetiver oil

Vetiver oil structure

Vetiver oil 

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  • CAS No:

    8016-96-4

  • Chemical Name:

    Vetiver oil

  • Synonyms:

    Vetiver oil;Oils,vetiver;Oils,essential,vetiver;Essential oils,vetiver;Cus cus oil;Khas khas oil;Khus-khus oil;Oil of vetiver;Oleum Andropogonis muricati;Vetiveria zizanioides root oil;Vetiver root oil;Vetiveria zizanioides oil;Oils,Vetiveria zizanioides root

  • Categories:

    Cosmetic Ingredient  >  Perfuming

Description

Vetiver oil is produced by steam distillation of the roots of the grass Vetiveriazizanioides (L.)Nash (Poaceae), which grows wild or is cultivated inmany tropicaland subtropical countries.Theoil is a brown to reddish-brown, viscous liquid witha characteristic precious-wood and root-like, long-lasting odor.
The tenacity of the highly complex vetiver oil is attributed to its high sesquiterpenecontent. The ketones α-vetivone (1–6%) and β-vetivone (2–5%), which usually form up to 10% of th

Vetiver oil Basic Attributes

282-490-8

Vetiver oil Use and Manufacturing

Methods of Manufacturing

It is obtained by steam distillation from the dried roots of vetiver (Vetiveria zizanioides). The yield is 2%~5%.

Uses

GB 2760-96 stipulates that it is permitted to use edible spices. For food spice.

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