Vetiver Oil (Haïti)
Naturals Base Note CAS 8016-96-4
Deep, earthy vetiver with a dry, woody and rooty character and a soft smoky, nutty depth recalling peanut and grapefruit. Rich and tenacious, it is a cornerstone of chypre, woody and oriental bases.
Odor profile
| Note | Base Note |
| Descriptor 1 | Woody |
| Descriptor 2 | Earthy |
| Descriptor 3 | Nutty |
| Odor Impact1 | 105 |
| Tenacity1 | 320 h |
1 Source: PerfumersWorld
Identification
| CAS Number | 8016-96-4 |
| INCI Name | Vetiveria zizanioides root oil |
| Category | Naturals |
| Botanical Name | Chrysopogon zizanioides (L.) Roberty |
Synonyms
Vetiver oil, Agrostis verticillata Lam, Phalaris zizanioides L, Vetiver Oil (vetiveria Zizaniodes Stapf.) Haiti, Vetiveria zizaniodes Stapf. Oil Haiti, Vetiveria zizanioides - dried grass, Andropogon Muricatus, vetiveria zizanoides, poaceae bourbon, vetiver oil (bourbon), vetiver oil bourbon, vetiver oil madagascar, vetiver oil sri lanka organic, vetiver oil, bourbon, vetiver organic oil madagascar, vetiver type BB ess nat 02, vetiver type BB ess nat 05, vetivert oil bourbon, Rectified, chrysopogon zizaniodes root oil bourbon, vetiveria zizanioides root oil bourbon
Physical and chemical data
| Density | 1.00000 |
| Refractive Index | 1.52100 |
| Solubility | alcohol; water, 2.148 mg/L @ 25 C (est); alkali |
| Appearance | orange brown viscous liquid |
Regulatory status
Restricted components
| Component | Share |
|---|---|
| Trans-Isoeugenol | 0.06 % |
| D-Limonene | 0.004 % |
IFRA regulated substances contained in this material. The interactive index derives the effective maximum concentration per category from them.
EU allergen declaration
| Substance | Share |
|---|---|
| trans-Isoeugenol | 0.06 % |
| Pinene | 0.034 % |
| Beta-Carophyllene | 0.015 % |
| Limonene | 0.004 % |
Substances that must be named in the ingredient list under Annex III of Regulation (EC) 1223/2009, as amended by Regulation (EU) 2023/1545. Where a range was given, the upper bound is shown.
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