Common Name: Vetiver Essential Oil (Khus Oil) | 100% Natural
Extraction: Steam Distillation of Dried Roots.
| Appearance | Viscous liquid, amber to dark brown |
|---|---|
| Odour | Deep, woody, earthy, smoky, sweet |
| Taste | Bitter, earthy |
| Solubility | Soluble in alcohol; insoluble in water |
Khusimol: 5 – 15%
Vetiverol: 5 – 15%
Vetivone (α + β): 3 – 8%
Isovalencenol: 2 – 6%
*Natural variation may occur due to root age and distillation parameters.
| Specific Gravity @ 25 °C | 0.990 – 1.030 |
|---|---|
| Refractive Index @ 20 °C | 1.520 – 1.540 |
| Optical Rotation | −10° to +10° |
| Flash Point | > 90 °C |
| Acid Value | ≤ 3.0 mg KOH/g |
| Test Parameter | Specification | Typical Result |
|---|---|---|
| Appearance | Amber viscous liquid | Conforms |
| Odour | Deep woody earthy | Conforms |
| Specific Gravity @ 25 °C | 0.990 – 1.030 | 1.012 |
| Refractive Index @ 20 °C | 1.520 – 1.540 | 1.531 |
| Optical Rotation | −10° to +10° | +2.4° |
| Vetiverol Content | 5 – 15% | 9.6% |
| Acid Value | ≤ 3.0 | 1.2 |
| Solubility in Alcohol | Clear | Conforms |
| Heavy Metals | < 10 ppm | Conforms |
| Microbial Count | Nil | Conforms |
Conclusion: The tested batch conforms to internal quality standards and is suitable for fragrance, cosmetic, and pharmaceutical applications.