Database/Perfuming/Vetiverol
100% natural origin · ISO 16128

Is Vetiverol natural?

Yes. The alcohol fraction of vetiver root oil, obtained by distillation; not commercially synthesised from petrochemical terpenes.

INCI nameVetiverol
CAS68129-81-7
FormulaC15H24O · 220.35 Da
FunctionPerfuming
FeedstockIsolated by fractional distillation of vetiver (Vetiveria zizanioides)…

How we scored it

Sesquiterpenol isolated by fractional distillation of vetiver essential oil; no significant synthetic route exists. 1.0.
What counts. ISO 16128-2 scores the atoms that remain in the final ingredient. Reagents, solvents, catalysts and protecting groups used during manufacture leave no mass behind and are not counted.

Where it comes from

Isolated by fractional distillation of vetiver (Vetiveria zizanioides) root essential oil. No commercially significant petrochemical synthesis exists for this complex sesquiterpenol.

In plain English

A fragrance ingredient distilled from vetiver root oil, giving an earthy, woody scent. Used to perfume cosmetic and personal care products.

Structure

2D structure of Vetiverol

4,8-dimethyl-2-propan-2-ylidene-3,3a,4,5,6,8a-hexahydro-1H-azulen-6-ol

PubChem CID 101549 ↗

References

  1. 1ISO 16128-1:2016 and ISO 16128-2:2017 — Guidelines on technical definitions and criteria for natural and organic cosmetic ingredients and products. ISO, Geneva.
  2. 2Vetiverol. PubChem CID 101549. National Center for Biotechnology Information. pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov ↗
  3. 3VETIVEROL. CosIng — European Commission cosmetic ingredient database. ec.europa.eu/cosing ↗
  4. 4VETIVEROL. CosIng u2014 European Commission database for information on cosmetic substances and ingredients. https://ec.europa.eu/growth/tools-databases/cosing/search?search=VETIVEROL