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InventoryRef 4152428/07/2020

VETIVERYL ACETATE

1,2,3,3a,4,5,6,8a-Octahydro-2-isopropylidene-4,8-dimethylazulen-6-yl acetate; vetiverol acetate

VETIVERYL ACETATE is listed in the EU CosIng inventory, but no direct annex records are linked on this page yet.

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Chemical identity and properties

PubChem 2D chemical structure for CAS 117-98-6

CAS 117-98-6CAS 62563-80-8PubChem CID 8347

Vetivert acetate

Vetiveryl acetate is a sesquiterpenoid. — ChEBI

IUPAC name: (4,8-dimethyl-2-propan-2-ylidene-3,3a,4,5,6,8a-hexahydro-1H-azulen-6-yl) acetate

Molecular formula: C17H26O2
Molecular weight: 262.4 g/mol
Exact mass: 262.193280068 Da
XLogP3: 3.6
Topological polar surface area: 26.3 Å²
Hydrogen-bond donors: 0
Hydrogen-bond acceptors: 2
Covalent units: 1
Defined stereocentres: 0

Also known as

Vetiveryl acetateZ5JO63XGNK6-Azulenol, 1,2,3,3a,4,5,6,8a-octahydro-4,8-dimethyl-2-(1-methylethylidene)-, 6-acetateFEMA NO. 42184,8-dimethyl-2-(propan-2-ylidene)-1,2,3,3a,4,5,6,8a-octahydroazulen-6-yl acetate6-AZULENOL, 1,2,3,3a,4,5,6,8a-OCTAHYDRO-2-ISOPROPYLIDENE-4,8-DIMETHYL-, ACETATERefChem:1100971204-225-7

16 more reported names

Vetiver acetateVetiverol, acetateVetiver acetate, Java1,2,3,3a,4,5,6,8a-Octahydro-2-isopropylidene-4,8-dimethylazulen-6-yl acetateVetiveryl acetate (Vetiveria zizanioides (L.) Nash)6-Azulenol, 1,2,3,3a,4,5,6,8a-octahydro-4,8-dimethyl-2-(1-methylethylidene)-, acetateVETIVEROL ACETATEEINECS 263-597-9UNII-Z5JO63XGNKacetylatedacetyveracetyl vetiverAI3-24214Vetyvenyl acetateVetyveryl acetateEINECS 204-225-7

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External database identifiers

ChEBI:CHEBI:177505
EPA DTXSID:DTXSID60861750

Evidence from additional scientific databases

NIH PubChem PUG-View

Exact identifier match8347

Attributed physical-property, hazard, environmental and use annotations.

Physical Description: Colourless solid; Sweet woody aroma Source: Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA)

Solubility: Practically insoluble to insoluble in water Source: Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA)
Solubility: Soluble (in ethanol) Source: Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA)

Signal: Warning Source: European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)
GHS Hazard Statements: H317 (100%): May cause an allergic skin reaction [Warning Sensitization, Skin]; H411 (100%): Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects [Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard] Source: European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)
Precautionary Statement Codes: P261, P272, P273, P280, P302+P352, P321, P333+P317, P362+P364, P391, and P501 (click each P-code to see the statement) Source: European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)
ECHA C&L Notifications Summary: Aggregated GHS information provided per 322 reports by companies from 2 notifications to the ECHA C&L Inventory. Each notification may be associated with multiple companies.; Information may vary between notifications depending on impurities, additives, and other factors. The percentage value in parenthesis indicates the notified classification ratio from companies that provide hazard codes. Only hazard codes with percentage values above 10% are shown. For more detailed information, please visit ECHA C&L website. Source: European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)
Note: This chemical does not meet GHS hazard criteria for 0.5% (1 of 182) of reports. Source: European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)
GHS Hazard Statements: H315 (20.9%): Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]; H317 (78.6%): May cause an allergic skin reaction [Warning Sensitization, Skin]; H411 (78.6%): Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects [Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard] Source: European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)
Precautionary Statement Codes: P261, P264, P272, P273, P280, P302+P352, P321, P332+P317, P333+P317, P362+P364, P391, and P501 (click each P-code to see the statement) Source: European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)
ECHA C&L Notifications Summary: Aggregated GHS information provided per 182 reports by companies from 7 notifications to the ECHA C&L Inventory. Each notification may be associated with multiple companies.; Reported as not meeting GHS hazard criteria per 1 of 182 reports by companies.; There are 6 notifications provided by 181 of 182 reports by companies with hazard statement code(s).; Information may vary between notifications depending on impurities, additives, and other factors. The percentage value in parenthesis indicates the notified classification ratio from companies that provide hazard codes. Only hazard codes with percentage values above 10% are shown. For more detailed information, please visit ECHA C&L website. Source: European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)

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Inventory details for VETIVERYL ACETATE

INCI name

VETIVERYL ACETATE

Description

1,2,3,3a,4,5,6,8a-Octahydro-2-isopropylidene-4,8-dimethylazulen-6-yl acetate; vetiverol acetate

Record provenance

Inventory reference: 41524
Imported identity: VETIVERYL ACETATE
Source update: 28/07/2020

European Commission CosIng source notes

Annex records for VETIVERYL ACETATE

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Key data

CAS

117-98-6 / 62563-80-8

204-225-7 / 263-597-9

Restriction

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Function

PERFUMING: Used for perfume and aromatic raw materials.

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Additional official and scientific sources

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ECHA CHEM / Information on chemicals PubChem PUG REST EU Safety Gate cosmetic product alerts ECHA CHEM US EPA CompTox Cosmetic Ingredient Review safety assessments FDA Global Substance Registration System ILO/WHO International Chemical Safety Cards Japan NITE-CHRIP NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards OECD eChemPortal

How VETIVERYL ACETATE appears in the CosIng inventory

The CosIng inventory lists VETIVERYL ACETATE as a cosmetic ingredient and this page links it to 0 annex records. The inventory entry captures names and identifiers, while the annex records show where the substance is prohibited, restricted or positively listed in EU cosmetics law.

VETIVERYL ACETATE is also tagged with 1 cosmetic function in the official data. Function labels describe intended use, but they do not replace regulatory review of linked annex records before formulation or labelling work.

Frequently asked questions

VETIVERYL ACETATE is listed in the EU CosIng ingredient inventory with no direct annex restriction records linked at this time. Absence of an annex link does not guarantee unrestricted use — always verify against the current official CosIng database before formulating.

According to the EU CosIng inventory, VETIVERYL ACETATE carries the following function designation(s):

PERFUMING

CAS 117-98-6 / 62563-80-8 may appear across multiple EU annex records. Viewing the CAS lookup page shows all Annex II–VI entries sharing this identifier, which is useful for identifying cross-annex regulatory status of the same chemical substance.

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Source note for VETIVERYL ACETATE

This page reproduces the CosIng inventory entry for VETIVERYL ACETATE from public European Commission cosmetic ingredient materials and shows linked identifiers even when no direct annex match is currently attached.

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