vetiver oil replacer

Vetiver oil replacer belongs to the group of fragrance compounds designed to simulate or extend the aroma of natural vetiver oil derived from the roots of Vetiveria zizanioides. It typically presents a woody, earthy, rooty, smoky, nutty, and powdery odor profile, often described as enhancing woody and leathery notes in formulations. Its synonyms include vetiver extender, vetiver khus, vetiver NNO, and vetiver NT, which are trade designations by fragrance manufacturers such as BMV Fragrances. This compound is commonly used in perfumery to reproduce vetiver's characteristic scent with consistent quality and supply. A detailed chemical profile can be found, for example, on PubChem. Vetiver oil replacer is sourced synthetically or through formulation blends aiming to replace or extend natural vetiver oil's sensory impact.

Vetiver oil replacer serves as a synthetic alternative or supplement to natural vetiver root oil, which is extracted from the roots of Vetiveria zizanioides plants. The natural oil is biologically produced in tropical regions, but substitutes like vetiver oil replacer provide stability and cost-effectiveness for fragrance applications. This compound is primarily utilized in fragrance agents to enhance woody, earthy, and leathery notes, contributing depth and complexity to perfumes and aroma compositions. Its solubility in alcohol allows it to blend readily into alcohol-based perfumery formulations. According to IFRA (Global) standards, vetiver oil replacer is designated solely for fragrance use and is not approved for flavor applications. The IFRA Code of Practice (Global) provides guidance ensuring safe usage levels in cosmetic and perfume products.

Vetiver oil replacer exhibits physicochemical properties favorable for fragrance formulation. It has moderate solubility in alcohol solvents, facilitating its incorporation into a range of perfumery products. Its odor profile is characterized by woody, earthy, rooty, smoky, nutty, and powdery notes, contributing to fragrance depth and longevity. The compound’s consistency in olfactory character supports reliable reproduction of vetiver’s signature scent without variability inherent in natural extracts. Absence of significant hazard classifications suggests a favorable safety profile under typical usage scenarios. These features allow formulators to exploit its odorant properties while maintaining compliance with regulatory and safety requirements.

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Safety information

Hazards identification
Classification of the substance or mixture
GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)
None found.
GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements
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Hazard statement(s)
None found.
Precautionary statement(s)
None found.
Oral/Parenteral Toxicity:
Not determined
Dermal Toxicity:
Not determined
Inhalation Toxicity:
Not determined

Safety in use information

Category:
fragrance agents
IFRA Code of Practice Notification of the 49th Amendment to the IFRA Code of Practice
Recommendation for vetiver oil replacer flavor usage levels up to:
	not for flavor use.

Safety references

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