VETIVERYL ACETATE Property

Boiling point:

286 °C(lit.)

Density 

0.976 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)

refractive index 

n20/D 1.524(lit.)

Flash point:

>230 °F

Odor

dry, fresh, woody odor

Safety

Hazard Codes 

Xi

Risk Statements 

38

Safety Statements 

37

WGK Germany 

2

RTECS 

YY3177050

Hazard and Precautionary Statements (GHS)

Symbol(GHS)

Signal word

Warning

Hazard statements

H317May cause an allergic skin reaction

H411Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects

Precautionary statements

P261Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.

P272Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace.

P280Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

P302+P352IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water.

P321Specific treatment (see … on this label).

P333+P313IF SKIN irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention.

P363Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.

P501Dispose of contents/container to..…

VETIVERYL ACETATE Chemical Properties,Usage,Production

Chemical Properties

Vetiveryl Acetate is not a single compound; its main component is khusimyl acetate.
Vetiveryl acetate is prepared by esterification of the sesquiterpene alcohols isolated from vetiver oils.
Vetiveryl acetate is a light yellow liquid with a dry, fresh, woody odor. It is a popular fragrance mixture that is frequently used in luxury perfumery; it is also used as a fixative in many fine fragrances.

Chemical Properties

Colorless solid; sweet woody aroma.

Uses

Vetiveryl Acetate is a useful chemical reagent used mainly by flavors and fragrances industry. It is produced from Vetiver Oil.

Definition

ChEBI: Vetiveryl acetate is a sesquiterpenoid.

Production Methods

Vetiveryl acetate can be produced by Acetylation of Vetiver oil with Acetic anhydride, followed by fractionated distillation.
Crude products are sometimes made by Acetylation of Vetiver oil without subsequent fractionation, but perhaps only "topping" of 5 to 10% light fractions. The product is dark and of very inferior odor.

Aroma threshold values

Medium strength odor, woody type.