Difference between revisions of "Vetiver"
From Wikur Essential Oils and Fragrances
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Revision as of 14:06, 23 December 2016
Contents
Classification
- Botanical Name : Vetiveria zizanoides
- Other Names : Andropogon muricatus, Vetivert, Khus khus
- CAS Number : 8016-96-4
- Origin : India, Haiti, Reunion, China, Indonesia, Brazil
Extraction Method
- Parts Used : Root
- Crop :
- Steam distillation
- Physical Description : yellow brown clear viscous liquid
Olfactory Description
- Family : Woody
- Perfumery Note: Base / Fixative
- woody earthy rooty balsamic amber smoky herbaceous spicy.
Chemical Constituents
- Vetiverol
- Beta-vetivenene : 0,7 - 9 %
- Beta-vetivone : 2 - 5 %
- Khusimol : 5 - 18 %
- Alpha-vetivone : 1 - 6 %
- Isovalencenol : 1 - 16 %
- Zizanoïc acid