Botonical Name | : | Vetivera Zinanoides | |
CAS # | : | 8016-96-4 | |
Country of Origin | : | India | |
Color & Odor | : | Yellowish to amber brown viscous liquid with Earthy, heavy woody, sweet odor | |
Solubility | : | Insoluble in water, soluble in alcohol and oils | |
Specific Gravity | : | 0.992 - 1.042 @ 25°C | |
Optical Rotation | : | +14° to +45° | |
Refractive Index | : | 1.521 – 1.531 @ 20°C | |
Flash Point | : | 93 ˚C | |
Plant Part Used | : | Root | |
Extraction Method | : | Steam distillation |
DESCRIPTION:
Vetiver oil has a full, woody, sweet and sustaining aroma. The warm aroma which is very reassuring acts as a great foundation scent for essential oil blends, cologne or perfume oils.CONSTITUENTS:
Vetiver oil, ketones alpha-vetivone, isovalencenol, beta-vetivone, nootkatone, khusimol, vetivone.AROMATIC SUMMARY / NOTE / STRENGTH OF AROMA:
A base note with a strong aroma, has an earthy, woody scent characteristic of oils derived from roots, with a rich note that is popular in products designed for men.BLENDS WITH:
frankincense, ginger, jasmine, juniper, lavender, lemongrass, patchouli, rose, sandalwood Mandarin, Orange, Lemon, Mandarin, Petitgrain, Tangerine, Lime.COMMON NAMES:
Vetiver , khus khusUSES:
Vetiver oil helps in oily skin, stiffness, pains, debility, insomnia, nervous tension and used in massage, perfume, diffuser and skincare.