Valerian Root

Valeriana officinalis L.

Chemotype: bornyl acetate / valerenal type

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PLANT PART: roots and rhizomes
EXTRACTION: steam distillation
AROMA NOTE: base

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Aroma intensity: 85 / 100

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Cited dermal maximum · leave-on: No restriction cited
Phototoxicity: Not flagged in this profile
Oxidation risk: low

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No furocoumarin-based phototoxic restriction was identified in the reviewed public sources for Valeriana officinalis root oil.

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About this composition

This record is anchored to a directly readable Valeriana officinalis roots study spanning retail and cultivated European material. That paper reports a bornyl acetate and valerenal-forward valerian root oil with broad chemotypic variation, while still repeatedly identifying bornyl acetate, valerianol, valeranone, valerenal, and myrtenyl acetate as major named markers. The constituent set has since been expanded using the same Estonian GC/MS study (Raal et al. 2007) to also capture monoterpene hydrocarbons (e.g., alpha-pinene, camphene, alpha-fenchene, limonene), monoterpene and sesquiterpene esters (e.g., bornyl isovalerate, linalyl isovalerate, myrtenyl isovalerate, kessyl and valerenyl acetates), and additional named sesquiterpene markers (e.g., alloaromadendrene, spathulenol, zingiberene, valerenic acid), bringing quantified composition closure into the 95-105% target band. Public supplier references reviewed on 2026-07-07 align on steam-distilled root/rhizome oil with a green, balsamic, musky, woody odor profile.

Constituent	Typical amount	Reported range	Chemical family	Source
Bornyl acetate	21.25%	8.8–33.7%	monoterpene ester	View source Variation in the Composition of the Essential Oil of Valeriana officinalis L. Roots from Different Countries https://scispace.com/pdf/variation-in-the-composition-of-the-essential-oil-of-3qg0f25wp5.pdf (pp. 67, 72-73; bornyl acetate 8.8-33.7%; pct_typical set to the midpoint of the cited range because no distinct typical value is published)
Valerianol	8.5%	0.3–16.7%	sesquiterpene alcohol	View source Variation in the Composition of the Essential Oil of Valeriana officinalis L. Roots from Different Countries https://scispace.com/pdf/variation-in-the-composition-of-the-essential-oil-of-3qg0f25wp5.pdf (pp. 67, 72-73; valerianol 0.3-16.7%; pct_typical set to the midpoint of the cited range because no distinct typical value is published)
Valeranone	4.95%	0.5–9.4%	sesquiterpene ketone	View source Variation in the Composition of the Essential Oil of Valeriana officinalis L. Roots from Different Countries https://scispace.com/pdf/variation-in-the-composition-of-the-essential-oil-of-3qg0f25wp5.pdf (pp. 67, 72-73; valeranone 0.5-9.4%; pct_typical set to the midpoint of the cited range because no distinct typical value is published)
Valerenal	7.35%	0–14.7%	sesquiterpene aldehyde	View source Variation in the Composition of the Essential Oil of Valeriana officinalis L. Roots from Different Countries https://scispace.com/pdf/variation-in-the-composition-of-the-essential-oil-of-3qg0f25wp5.pdf (pp. 67, 72-73; valerenal tr-14.7%; pct_typical set to the midpoint of the cited range because no distinct typical value is published)
Myrtenyl acetate	4.6%	2–7.2%	monoterpene ester	View source Variation in the Composition of the Essential Oil of Valeriana officinalis L. Roots from Different Countries https://scispace.com/pdf/variation-in-the-composition-of-the-essential-oil-of-3qg0f25wp5.pdf (pp. 67, 72-73; myrtenyl acetate 2.0-7.2%; pct_typical set to the midpoint of the cited range because no distinct typical value is published)
Isovaleric acid	1.05%	0–2.1%	branched-chain fatty acid	View source Variation in the Composition of the Essential Oil of Valeriana officinalis L. Roots from Different Countries https://scispace.com/pdf/variation-in-the-composition-of-the-essential-oil-of-3qg0f25wp5.pdf (pp. 67, 70-71; isovaleric acid 0-2.1%; pct_typical set to the midpoint of the cited range because no distinct typical value is published)
alpha-Pinene	2%	0.4–3.6%	monoterpene hydrocarbon	View source Variation in the Composition of the Essential Oil of Valeriana officinalis L. Roots from Different Countries https://scispace.com/pdf/variation-in-the-composition-of-the-essential-oil-of-3qg0f25wp5.pdf (pp. 67, 70-71; alpha-Pinene 0.4-3.6%; pct_typical set to the midpoint of the cited range because no distinct typical value is published)
alpha-Fenchene	3.2%	0.6–5.8%	monoterpene hydrocarbon	View source Variation in the Composition of the Essential Oil of Valeriana officinalis L. Roots from Different Countries https://scispace.com/pdf/variation-in-the-composition-of-the-essential-oil-of-3qg0f25wp5.pdf (pp. 67, 70-71; alpha-Fenchene 0.6-5.8%; pct_typical set to the midpoint of the cited range because no distinct typical value is published)
Camphene	3.25%	0.6–5.9%	bicyclic monoterpene hydrocarbon	View source Variation in the Composition of the Essential Oil of Valeriana officinalis L. Roots from Different Countries https://scispace.com/pdf/variation-in-the-composition-of-the-essential-oil-of-3qg0f25wp5.pdf (pp. 67, 70-71; Camphene 0.6-5.9%; pct_typical set to the midpoint of the cited range because no distinct typical value is published)
Sabinene	0.1%	0–0.2%	monoterpene hydrocarbon	View source Variation in the Composition of the Essential Oil of Valeriana officinalis L. Roots from Different Countries https://scispace.com/pdf/variation-in-the-composition-of-the-essential-oil-of-3qg0f25wp5.pdf (pp. 67, 70-71; Sabinene tr-0.2%; pct_typical set to the midpoint of the cited range because no distinct typical value is published)
beta-Pinene	0.7%	0.2–1.2%	monoterpene hydrocarbon	View source Variation in the Composition of the Essential Oil of Valeriana officinalis L. Roots from Different Countries https://scispace.com/pdf/variation-in-the-composition-of-the-essential-oil-of-3qg0f25wp5.pdf (pp. 67, 70-71; beta-Pinene 0.2-1.2%; pct_typical set to the midpoint of the cited range because no distinct typical value is published)
p-Cymene	0.1%	0–0.2%	monoterpene hydrocarbon	View source Variation in the Composition of the Essential Oil of Valeriana officinalis L. Roots from Different Countries https://scispace.com/pdf/variation-in-the-composition-of-the-essential-oil-of-3qg0f25wp5.pdf (pp. 67, 70-71; p-Cymene tr-0.2%; pct_typical set to the midpoint of the cited range because no distinct typical value is published)
Limonene	1.25%	0.2–2.3%	monoterpene hydrocarbon	View source Variation in the Composition of the Essential Oil of Valeriana officinalis L. Roots from Different Countries https://scispace.com/pdf/variation-in-the-composition-of-the-essential-oil-of-3qg0f25wp5.pdf (pp. 67, 70-71; Limonene 0.2-2.3%; pct_typical set to the midpoint of the cited range because no distinct typical value is published)
gamma-Terpinene	0.15%	0–0.3%	monoterpene hydrocarbon	View source Variation in the Composition of the Essential Oil of Valeriana officinalis L. Roots from Different Countries https://scispace.com/pdf/variation-in-the-composition-of-the-essential-oil-of-3qg0f25wp5.pdf (pp. 67, 70-71; gamma-Terpinene 0-0.3%; pct_typical set to the midpoint of the cited range because no distinct typical value is published)
Camphor	0.05%	0–0.1%	monoterpene ketone	View source Variation in the Composition of the Essential Oil of Valeriana officinalis L. Roots from Different Countries https://scispace.com/pdf/variation-in-the-composition-of-the-essential-oil-of-3qg0f25wp5.pdf (pp. 67, 70-71; Camphor 0-0.1%; pct_typical set to the midpoint of the cited range because no distinct typical value is published)
Borneol	0.3%	0–0.6%	bicyclic monoterpene alcohol	View source Variation in the Composition of the Essential Oil of Valeriana officinalis L. Roots from Different Countries https://scispace.com/pdf/variation-in-the-composition-of-the-essential-oil-of-3qg0f25wp5.pdf (pp. 67, 70-71; Borneol 0-0.6%; pct_typical set to the midpoint of the cited range because no distinct typical value is published)
Terpinen-4-ol	0.25%	0.1–0.4%	monoterpene alcohol	View source Variation in the Composition of the Essential Oil of Valeriana officinalis L. Roots from Different Countries https://scispace.com/pdf/variation-in-the-composition-of-the-essential-oil-of-3qg0f25wp5.pdf (pp. 67, 70-71; Terpinen-4-ol 0.1-0.4%; pct_typical set to the midpoint of the cited range because no distinct typical value is published)
alpha-Terpineol	0.25%	0–0.5%	monoterpene alcohol	View source Variation in the Composition of the Essential Oil of Valeriana officinalis L. Roots from Different Countries https://scispace.com/pdf/variation-in-the-composition-of-the-essential-oil-of-3qg0f25wp5.pdf (pp. 67, 70-71; alpha-Terpineol 0-0.5%; pct_typical set to the midpoint of the cited range because no distinct typical value is published)
Myrtenol	0.25%	0–0.5%	monoterpene alcohol	View source Variation in the Composition of the Essential Oil of Valeriana officinalis L. Roots from Different Countries https://scispace.com/pdf/variation-in-the-composition-of-the-essential-oil-of-3qg0f25wp5.pdf (pp. 67, 70-71; Myrtenol 0-0.5%; pct_typical set to the midpoint of the cited range because no distinct typical value is published)
(E)-Carveol	0.9%	0.1–1.7%	monoterpene alcohol	View source Variation in the Composition of the Essential Oil of Valeriana officinalis L. Roots from Different Countries https://scispace.com/pdf/variation-in-the-composition-of-the-essential-oil-of-3qg0f25wp5.pdf (pp. 67, 70-71; (E)-Carveol 0.1-1.7%; pct_typical set to the midpoint of the cited range because no distinct typical value is published)
n-Hexyl isovalerate	0.2%	0.1–0.3%	aliphatic ester	View source Variation in the Composition of the Essential Oil of Valeriana officinalis L. Roots from Different Countries https://scispace.com/pdf/variation-in-the-composition-of-the-essential-oil-of-3qg0f25wp5.pdf (pp. 67, 70-71; n-Hexyl isovalerate 0.1-0.3%; pct_typical set to the midpoint of the cited range because no distinct typical value is published)
trans-Pinocarvyl acetate	0.3%	0.1–0.5%	monoterpene ester	View source Variation in the Composition of the Essential Oil of Valeriana officinalis L. Roots from Different Countries https://scispace.com/pdf/variation-in-the-composition-of-the-essential-oil-of-3qg0f25wp5.pdf (pp. 67, 70-71; trans-Pinocarvyl acetate 0.1-0.5%; pct_typical set to the midpoint of the cited range because no distinct typical value is published)
delta-Elemene	0.9%	0–1.8%	sesquiterpene hydrocarbon	View source Variation in the Composition of the Essential Oil of Valeriana officinalis L. Roots from Different Countries https://scispace.com/pdf/variation-in-the-composition-of-the-essential-oil-of-3qg0f25wp5.pdf (pp. 67, 70-71; delta-Elemene 0-1.8%; pct_typical set to the midpoint of the cited range because no distinct typical value is published)
Terpinyl acetate	0.75%	0.4–1.1%	monoterpene ester	View source Variation in the Composition of the Essential Oil of Valeriana officinalis L. Roots from Different Countries https://scispace.com/pdf/variation-in-the-composition-of-the-essential-oil-of-3qg0f25wp5.pdf (pp. 67, 70-71; Terpinyl acetate 0.4-1.1%; pct_typical set to the midpoint of the cited range because no distinct typical value is published)
alpha-Copaene	0.2%	0–0.4%	sesquiterpene hydrocarbon	View source Variation in the Composition of the Essential Oil of Valeriana officinalis L. Roots from Different Countries https://scispace.com/pdf/variation-in-the-composition-of-the-essential-oil-of-3qg0f25wp5.pdf (pp. 67, 70-71; alpha-Copaene 0-0.4%; pct_typical set to the midpoint of the cited range because no distinct typical value is published)
beta-Elemene	0.15%	0–0.3%	sesquiterpene hydrocarbon	View source Variation in the Composition of the Essential Oil of Valeriana officinalis L. Roots from Different Countries https://scispace.com/pdf/variation-in-the-composition-of-the-essential-oil-of-3qg0f25wp5.pdf (pp. 67, 70-71; beta-Elemene 0-0.3%; pct_typical set to the midpoint of the cited range because no distinct typical value is published)
alpha-Gurjunene	0.75%	0–1.5%	sesquiterpene hydrocarbon	View source Variation in the Composition of the Essential Oil of Valeriana officinalis L. Roots from Different Countries https://scispace.com/pdf/variation-in-the-composition-of-the-essential-oil-of-3qg0f25wp5.pdf (pp. 67, 70-71; alpha-Gurjunene 0-1.5%; pct_typical set to the midpoint of the cited range because no distinct typical value is published)
beta-Gurjunene	0.2%	0–0.4%	sesquiterpene hydrocarbon	View source Variation in the Composition of the Essential Oil of Valeriana officinalis L. Roots from Different Countries https://scispace.com/pdf/variation-in-the-composition-of-the-essential-oil-of-3qg0f25wp5.pdf (pp. 67, 70-71; beta-Gurjunene 0-0.4%; pct_typical set to the midpoint of the cited range because no distinct typical value is published)
(E)-beta-Caryophyllene	2.5%	1.2–3.8%	sesquiterpene hydrocarbon	View source Variation in the Composition of the Essential Oil of Valeriana officinalis L. Roots from Different Countries https://scispace.com/pdf/variation-in-the-composition-of-the-essential-oil-of-3qg0f25wp5.pdf (pp. 67, 70-71; (E)-beta-Caryophyllene 1.2-3.8%; pct_typical set to the midpoint of the cited range because no distinct typical value is published)
alpha-Humulene	1.25%	0.3–2.2%	sesquiterpene hydrocarbon	View source Variation in the Composition of the Essential Oil of Valeriana officinalis L. Roots from Different Countries https://scispace.com/pdf/variation-in-the-composition-of-the-essential-oil-of-3qg0f25wp5.pdf (pp. 67, 70-71; alpha-Humulene 0.3-2.2%; pct_typical set to the midpoint of the cited range because no distinct typical value is published)
Alloaromadendrene	3.95%	0.3–7.6%	sesquiterpene hydrocarbon	View source Variation in the Composition of the Essential Oil of Valeriana officinalis L. Roots from Different Countries https://scispace.com/pdf/variation-in-the-composition-of-the-essential-oil-of-3qg0f25wp5.pdf (pp. 67, 70-71; Alloaromadendrene 0.3-7.6%; pct_typical set to the midpoint of the cited range because no distinct typical value is published)
Linalyl isovalerate	1.85%	0.7–3%	monoterpene ester	View source Variation in the Composition of the Essential Oil of Valeriana officinalis L. Roots from Different Countries https://scispace.com/pdf/variation-in-the-composition-of-the-essential-oil-of-3qg0f25wp5.pdf (pp. 67, 70-71; Linalyl isovalerate 0.7-3.0%; pct_typical set to the midpoint of the cited range because no distinct typical value is published)
Germacrene D	0.35%	0–0.7%	sesquiterpene hydrocarbon	View source Variation in the Composition of the Essential Oil of Valeriana officinalis L. Roots from Different Countries https://scispace.com/pdf/variation-in-the-composition-of-the-essential-oil-of-3qg0f25wp5.pdf (pp. 67, 70-71; Germacrene D 0-0.7%; pct_typical set to the midpoint of the cited range because no distinct typical value is published)
ar-Curcumene	0.55%	0.4–0.7%	sesquiterpene hydrocarbon	View source Variation in the Composition of the Essential Oil of Valeriana officinalis L. Roots from Different Countries https://scispace.com/pdf/variation-in-the-composition-of-the-essential-oil-of-3qg0f25wp5.pdf (pp. 67, 70-71; ar-Curcumene 0.4-0.7%; pct_typical set to the midpoint of the cited range because no distinct typical value is published)
Zingiberene	0.8%	0.1–1.5%	sesquiterpene hydrocarbon	View source Variation in the Composition of the Essential Oil of Valeriana officinalis L. Roots from Different Countries https://scispace.com/pdf/variation-in-the-composition-of-the-essential-oil-of-3qg0f25wp5.pdf (pp. 67, 70-71; Zingiberene 0.1-1.5%; pct_typical set to the midpoint of the cited range because no distinct typical value is published)
alpha-Farnesene	1.3%	0.3–2.3%	sesquiterpene hydrocarbon	View source Variation in the Composition of the Essential Oil of Valeriana officinalis L. Roots from Different Countries https://scispace.com/pdf/variation-in-the-composition-of-the-essential-oil-of-3qg0f25wp5.pdf (pp. 67, 70-71; alpha-Farnesene 0.3-2.3%; pct_typical set to the midpoint of the cited range because no distinct typical value is published)
Bornyl isovalerate	1.1%	0.2–2%	monoterpene ester	View source Variation in the Composition of the Essential Oil of Valeriana officinalis L. Roots from Different Countries https://scispace.com/pdf/variation-in-the-composition-of-the-essential-oil-of-3qg0f25wp5.pdf (pp. 67, 70-71; Bornyl isovalerate 0.2-2.0%; pct_typical set to the midpoint of the cited range because no distinct typical value is published)
Bicyclogermacrene	0.75%	0.1–1.4%	sesquiterpene hydrocarbon	View source Variation in the Composition of the Essential Oil of Valeriana officinalis L. Roots from Different Countries https://scispace.com/pdf/variation-in-the-composition-of-the-essential-oil-of-3qg0f25wp5.pdf (pp. 67, 70-71; Bicyclogermacrene 0.1-1.4%; pct_typical set to the midpoint of the cited range because no distinct typical value is published)
Valencene	0.4%	0–0.8%	sesquiterpene hydrocarbon	View source Variation in the Composition of the Essential Oil of Valeriana officinalis L. Roots from Different Countries https://scispace.com/pdf/variation-in-the-composition-of-the-essential-oil-of-3qg0f25wp5.pdf (pp. 67, 70-71; Valencene 0-0.8%; pct_typical set to the midpoint of the cited range because no distinct typical value is published)
gamma-Cadinene	0.55%	0–1.1%	sesquiterpene hydrocarbon	View source Variation in the Composition of the Essential Oil of Valeriana officinalis L. Roots from Different Countries https://scispace.com/pdf/variation-in-the-composition-of-the-essential-oil-of-3qg0f25wp5.pdf (pp. 67, 70-71; gamma-Cadinene 0-1.1%; pct_typical set to the midpoint of the cited range because no distinct typical value is published)
delta-Cadinene	0.3%	0–0.6%	sesquiterpene hydrocarbon	View source Variation in the Composition of the Essential Oil of Valeriana officinalis L. Roots from Different Countries https://scispace.com/pdf/variation-in-the-composition-of-the-essential-oil-of-3qg0f25wp5.pdf (pp. 67, 70-71; delta-Cadinene tr-0.6%; pct_typical set to the midpoint of the cited range because no distinct typical value is published)
Kessane	0.75%	0–1.5%	sesquiterpene ether	View source Variation in the Composition of the Essential Oil of Valeriana officinalis L. Roots from Different Countries https://scispace.com/pdf/variation-in-the-composition-of-the-essential-oil-of-3qg0f25wp5.pdf (pp. 67, 70-71; Kessane 0-1.5%; pct_typical set to the midpoint of the cited range because no distinct typical value is published)
Myrtenyl isovalerate	1.8%	1.1–2.5%	monoterpene ester	View source Variation in the Composition of the Essential Oil of Valeriana officinalis L. Roots from Different Countries https://scispace.com/pdf/variation-in-the-composition-of-the-essential-oil-of-3qg0f25wp5.pdf (pp. 67, 70-71; Myrtenyl isovalerate 1.1-2.5%; pct_typical set to the midpoint of the cited range because no distinct typical value is published)
Ledol	0.95%	0.2–1.7%	oxygenated sesquiterpene	View source Variation in the Composition of the Essential Oil of Valeriana officinalis L. Roots from Different Countries https://scispace.com/pdf/variation-in-the-composition-of-the-essential-oil-of-3qg0f25wp5.pdf (pp. 67, 70-71; Ledol 0.2-1.7%; pct_typical set to the midpoint of the cited range because no distinct typical value is published)
Spathulenol	2.4%	0.7–4.1%	oxygenated sesquiterpene alcohol	View source Variation in the Composition of the Essential Oil of Valeriana officinalis L. Roots from Different Countries https://scispace.com/pdf/variation-in-the-composition-of-the-essential-oil-of-3qg0f25wp5.pdf (pp. 67, 70-71; Spathulenol 0.7-4.1%; pct_typical set to the midpoint of the cited range because no distinct typical value is published)
Caryophyllene oxide	0.45%	0.2–0.7%	oxygenated sesquiterpene	View source Variation in the Composition of the Essential Oil of Valeriana officinalis L. Roots from Different Countries https://scispace.com/pdf/variation-in-the-composition-of-the-essential-oil-of-3qg0f25wp5.pdf (pp. 67, 70-71; Caryophyllene oxide 0.2-0.7%; pct_typical set to the midpoint of the cited range because no distinct typical value is published)
Viridiflorol	0.35%	0.1–0.6%	sesquiterpene alcohol	View source Variation in the Composition of the Essential Oil of Valeriana officinalis L. Roots from Different Countries https://scispace.com/pdf/variation-in-the-composition-of-the-essential-oil-of-3qg0f25wp5.pdf (pp. 67, 70-71; Viridiflorol 0.1-0.6%; pct_typical set to the midpoint of the cited range because no distinct typical value is published)
Geranyl isovalerate	0.15%	0–0.3%	monoterpene ester	View source Variation in the Composition of the Essential Oil of Valeriana officinalis L. Roots from Different Countries https://scispace.com/pdf/variation-in-the-composition-of-the-essential-oil-of-3qg0f25wp5.pdf (pp. 67, 70-71; Geranyl isovalerate 0-0.3%; pct_typical set to the midpoint of the cited range because no distinct typical value is published)
T-Muurolol	0.85%	0.1–1.6%	sesquiterpene alcohol	View source Variation in the Composition of the Essential Oil of Valeriana officinalis L. Roots from Different Countries https://scispace.com/pdf/variation-in-the-composition-of-the-essential-oil-of-3qg0f25wp5.pdf (pp. 67, 70-71; T-Muurolol 0.1-1.6%; pct_typical set to the midpoint of the cited range because no distinct typical value is published)
beta-Eudesmol	0.55%	0–1.1%	oxygenated sesquiterpene alcohol	View source Variation in the Composition of the Essential Oil of Valeriana officinalis L. Roots from Different Countries https://scispace.com/pdf/variation-in-the-composition-of-the-essential-oil-of-3qg0f25wp5.pdf (pp. 67, 70-71; beta-Eudesmol 0-1.1%; pct_typical set to the midpoint of the cited range because no distinct typical value is published)
Valerenol	0.4%	0–0.8%	sesquiterpene alcohol	View source Variation in the Composition of the Essential Oil of Valeriana officinalis L. Roots from Different Countries https://scispace.com/pdf/variation-in-the-composition-of-the-essential-oil-of-3qg0f25wp5.pdf (pp. 67, 70-71; Valerenol 0-0.8%; pct_typical set to the midpoint of the cited range because no distinct typical value is published)
Kessyl acetate	1.35%	0.4–2.3%	sesquiterpene ester	View source Variation in the Composition of the Essential Oil of Valeriana officinalis L. Roots from Different Countries https://scispace.com/pdf/variation-in-the-composition-of-the-essential-oil-of-3qg0f25wp5.pdf (pp. 67, 70-71; Kessyl acetate 0.4-2.3%; pct_typical set to the midpoint of the cited range because no distinct typical value is published)
cis-Valerenyl acetate	0.8%	0–1.6%	sesquiterpene ester	View source Variation in the Composition of the Essential Oil of Valeriana officinalis L. Roots from Different Countries https://scispace.com/pdf/variation-in-the-composition-of-the-essential-oil-of-3qg0f25wp5.pdf (pp. 67, 70-71; cis-Valerenyl acetate 0-1.6%; pct_typical set to the midpoint of the cited range because no distinct typical value is published)
trans-Valerenyl acetate	0.4%	0–0.8%	sesquiterpene ester	View source Variation in the Composition of the Essential Oil of Valeriana officinalis L. Roots from Different Countries https://scispace.com/pdf/variation-in-the-composition-of-the-essential-oil-of-3qg0f25wp5.pdf (pp. 67, 70-71; trans-Valerenyl acetate 0-0.8%; pct_typical set to the midpoint of the cited range because no distinct typical value is published)
Kessanyl acetate	1%	0–2%	sesquiterpene ester	View source Variation in the Composition of the Essential Oil of Valeriana officinalis L. Roots from Different Countries https://scispace.com/pdf/variation-in-the-composition-of-the-essential-oil-of-3qg0f25wp5.pdf (pp. 67, 70-71; Kessanyl acetate 0-2.0%; pct_typical set to the midpoint of the cited range because no distinct typical value is published)
Valerenic acid	0.45%	0–0.9%	sesquiterpene acid	View source Variation in the Composition of the Essential Oil of Valeriana officinalis L. Roots from Different Countries https://scispace.com/pdf/variation-in-the-composition-of-the-essential-oil-of-3qg0f25wp5.pdf (pp. 67, 70-71; Valerenic acid 0-0.9%; pct_typical set to the midpoint of the cited range because no distinct typical value is published)
Palmitic acid	1.15%	1–1.3%	saturated fatty acid	View source Variation in the Composition of the Essential Oil of Valeriana officinalis L. Roots from Different Countries https://scispace.com/pdf/variation-in-the-composition-of-the-essential-oil-of-3qg0f25wp5.pdf (pp. 67, 70-71; Palmitic acid 1-1.3%; pct_typical set to the midpoint of the cited range because no distinct typical value is published)
trans-Valerenyl isovalerate	0.55%	0–1.1%	sesquiterpene ester	View source Variation in the Composition of the Essential Oil of Valeriana officinalis L. Roots from Different Countries https://scispace.com/pdf/variation-in-the-composition-of-the-essential-oil-of-3qg0f25wp5.pdf (pp. 67, 70-71; trans-Valerenyl isovalerate 0-1.1%; pct_typical set to the midpoint of the cited range because no distinct typical value is published)
alpha-Bisabolol	0.45%	0.2–0.7%	sesquiterpene alcohol	View source Variation in the Composition of the Essential Oil of Valeriana officinalis L. Roots from Different Countries https://scispace.com/pdf/variation-in-the-composition-of-the-essential-oil-of-3qg0f25wp5.pdf (pp. 67, 70-71; alpha-Bisabolol 0.2-0.7%; pct_typical set to the midpoint of the cited range because no distinct typical value is published)
Epiglobulol	0.4%	0.2–0.6%	sesquiterpene alcohol	View source Variation in the Composition of the Essential Oil of Valeriana officinalis L. Roots from Different Countries https://scispace.com/pdf/variation-in-the-composition-of-the-essential-oil-of-3qg0f25wp5.pdf (pp. 67, 70-71; Epiglobulol 0.2-0.6%; pct_typical set to the midpoint of the cited range because no distinct typical value is published)
Selina-diene alcohol	0.15%	0–0.3%	sesquiterpene alcohol	View source Variation in the Composition of the Essential Oil of Valeriana officinalis L. Roots from Different Countries https://scispace.com/pdf/variation-in-the-composition-of-the-essential-oil-of-3qg0f25wp5.pdf (pp. 67, 70-71; Selina-diene alcohol 0-0.3%; pct_typical set to the midpoint of the cited range because no distinct typical value is published)
Neryl isovalerate	0.2%	0–0.4%	monoterpene ester	View source Variation in the Composition of the Essential Oil of Valeriana officinalis L. Roots from Different Countries https://scispace.com/pdf/variation-in-the-composition-of-the-essential-oil-of-3qg0f25wp5.pdf (pp. 67, 70-71; Neryl isovalerate 0-0.4%; pct_typical set to the midpoint of the cited range because no distinct typical value is published)

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No directly published 0-100 odor score was located; odor_intensity 85 is an archive normalization of the reviewed supplier descriptions for valerian root oil as musky, woody, balsamic, green, and characteristically strong.
No directly published volatility-rate or tenacity-hour figures were verified from the public sources reviewed in this pass.
The quantified constituent subset now sums to 95.10% (up from an initial 46.65% based on five marker ranges), achieving closure within the target 95-105% band by adding 56 additional constituent ranges drawn from the same Estonian GC/MS study (Raal et al. 2007, Table 1); pct_typical values for the added rows are midpoints of each cited min-max range because the source does not publish distinct typical values, and a handful of trace or CAS-ambiguous compounds (e.g., tricyclene, alpha-thujene, 3-methylvaleric acid, beta-phellandrene, isoamyl isovalerate, cis-carveyl acetate, aromadendrene) were deliberately excluded as too uncertain to add responsibly.