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VETIVEROL

CAS 68129-81-7 / 89-88-3
68

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

About

A sesquiterpene alcohol blend from vetiver essential oil with a deep, rich, woody fragrance used in high-end perfumery.

Vetiverol is a mixture of sesquiterpene alcohols extracted from vetiver essential oil, used as a fragrance ingredient for its deep, rich, woody and earthy scent profile. As a component of vetiver oil, it is listed on IFRA's list of fragrance allergens and must be declared on the INCI label when present above threshold. The ingredient is not EU restricted but requires standard allergen labelling.

Skin benefits

  • Adds deep woody fragrance to perfume compositions

Known concerns

  • Component of vetiver oil - potential fragrance allergen
  • Must be labelled as fragrance allergen above threshold

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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