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Vetiverol

Aroma Chemical CAS 68129-81-7

A refined earthy woody note with smoky undertones and a subtle rooty depth, smoother and less harsh than crude vetiver oil. It serves as a persistent base note and fixative in woody, citrus and oriental accords.

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Odor profile

Descriptor 1 Woody
Descriptor 2 Vetiver
Descriptor 3 Grapefruit

Identification

CAS Number68129-81-7
INCI NameVETIVEROL
CategoryAroma Chemical
FormulaC15H24O
Mol. Weight220.35
IUPAC Name4,8-dimethyl-2-propan-2-ylidene-3,3a,4,5,6,8a-hexahydro-1H-azulen-6-ol
InChIKeyINIOTLARNNSXAE-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Physical and chemical data

Boiling Pointe 322.16 °C
Flash Point >60 °C
Density 0.983 to 1.003
Refractive Index 1.517 to 1.527
Vapor Pressuree 0.000022 mmHg @ 25.00 C. (est)
LogPe 4.578
Appearance yellow-green liquid

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