Vetiver Hydro-Distilled (Khus)

Vetiveria zizanioides

Chemotype: khusimol / beta-vetivone / isovalencenol type

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PLANT PART: root
EXTRACTION: hydro-distillation
AROMA NOTE: base

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Cited dermal maximum · leave-on: 15%
Phototoxicity: Not flagged in this profile
Oxidation risk: low

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No furocoumarin-driven phototoxic restriction was identified in the reviewed public sources for hydrodistilled khus vetiver oil.

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minorConsumer/clinical safety databases flag vetiver oil/extract as having 'limited information available' for pregnancy and breastfeeding and recommend avoidance as a precaution; no peer-reviewed embryotoxic or abortifacient mechanism has been established for vetiver, so this is an undocumented-risk precaution rather than a confirmed hazard.
minorGeneral aromatherapy safety guidance recommends against use on children under 3 years old, consistent with standard sesquiterpene-rich root oil precautions rather than an oil-specific documented toxicity finding.

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This record is anchored to the directly readable Hyderabad hydrodistilled South Indian vetiver root oil profile published by Mallavarapu et al. The source explicitly states hydro-distillation of air-dried roots in a Clevenger apparatus and shows a khus-style profile centered on khusimol, beta-vetivone, isovalencenol, cyclocopacamphan-12-ol epimers, and khusimone.

Constituent	Typical amount	Reported range	Chemical family	Source
beta-Vetivenene	0.9%	0.9–0.9%	sesquiterpene hydrocarbon	View source Constituents of South Indian Vetiver Oils https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/pdf/10.1177/1934578X1200700228 (Table 1, Hyderabad column 'Hyd', beta-Vetivenene 0.9%)
Khusimone	2.1%	2.1–2.1%	sesquiterpene ketone	View source Constituents of South Indian Vetiver Oils https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/pdf/10.1177/1934578X1200700228 (Table 1, Hyderabad column 'Hyd', 12-nor-Ziza-6(13)-en-2-one (khusimone) 2.1%)
Vetiselinenol	5.9%	5.9–5.9%	sesquiterpene alcohol	View source Constituents of South Indian Vetiver Oils https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/pdf/10.1177/1934578X1200700228 (Table 1, Hyderabad column 'Hyd', trans-Eudesma-4(15),7-dien-12-ol (vetiselinenol) + (E)-Opposita-4(15),7(11)-dien-12-ol 5.9%; source explicitly names vetiselinenol within the quantified peak)
Khusimol	19.2%	19.2–19.2%	sesquiterpene alcohol	View source Constituents of South Indian Vetiver Oils https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/pdf/10.1177/1934578X1200700228 (Table 1, Hyderabad column 'Hyd', Eremophila-1(10),11-dien-2alpha-ol (nootkatol) + Ziza-6(13)-en-12-ol (khusimol) 19.2%; source explicitly names khusimol within the quantified peak)
Isovalencenol	5.6%	5.6–5.6%	sesquiterpene alcohol	View source Constituents of South Indian Vetiver Oils https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/pdf/10.1177/1934578X1200700228 (Table 1, Hyderabad column 'Hyd', Eremophila-1(10),7(11)-dien-2alpha-ol (isonootkatol) + (E)-Eremophila-1(10),7(11)-12-ol (isovalencenol) 5.6%; source explicitly names isovalencenol within the quantified peak)
beta-Vetivone	6.6%	6.6–6.6%	sesquiterpene ketone	View source Constituents of South Indian Vetiver Oils https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/pdf/10.1177/1934578X1200700228 (Table 1, Hyderabad column 'Hyd', beta-Vetivone 6.6%)
Zizanoic acid	1%	1–1%	sesquiterpene acid	View source Vetiver, Vetiveria zizanioides (L.) Nash: Biotechnology, Biorefineries, and the Production of Volatile Phytochemicals https://www.aromaticplant.org/uploads/pdfs/V.%20zizanioides%205-10-25.pdf (Table 2, India row: Zizanoic Acid 1.0%)
alpha-Vetivone	2.44%	2.44–2.44%	sesquiterpene ketone	View source REVIVE GC/MS Report NOP Vetiver EO 4W https://www.revive-eo.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/REVIVE-GCMS-Report-NOP-Vetiver-EO-4W.pdf page 6 / R.Time 70.428 (alpha-Vetivone 2.44%; Indian steam-distilled batch applied as closest available directly readable regional comparator for this South Indian hydro-distilled khus lot)
alpha-Cadinol	5.7%	5.7–5.7%	sesquiterpene alcohol	View source REVIVE GC/MS Report NOP Vetiver EO 4W https://www.revive-eo.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/REVIVE-GCMS-Report-NOP-Vetiver-EO-4W.pdf page 4 / R.Time 60.603 (alpha-Cadinol 5.7%; Indian steam-distilled batch applied as closest available directly readable regional comparator for this South Indian hydro-distilled khus lot)
Cyclocopacamphan-12-ol (epimer A)	1.77%	1.77–1.77%	sesquiterpene alcohol	View source REVIVE GC/MS Report NOP Vetiver EO 4W https://www.revive-eo.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/REVIVE-GCMS-Report-NOP-Vetiver-EO-4W.pdf page 4 / R.Time 60.808 (Cyclocopacamphan-12-ol epimer A 1.77%; Indian steam-distilled batch applied as closest available directly readable regional comparator for this South Indian hydro-distilled khus lot)
Cyclocopacamphan-12-ol (epimer B)	1.28%	1.28–1.28%	sesquiterpene alcohol	View source REVIVE GC/MS Report NOP Vetiver EO 4W https://www.revive-eo.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/REVIVE-GCMS-Report-NOP-Vetiver-EO-4W.pdf page 4 / R.Time 60.974 (Cyclocopacamphan-12-ol epimer B 1.28%; Indian steam-distilled batch applied as closest available directly readable regional comparator for this South Indian hydro-distilled khus lot)
Khusian-2-ol	1.93%	1.93–1.93%	sesquiterpene alcohol	View source REVIVE GC/MS Report NOP Vetiver EO 4W https://www.revive-eo.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/REVIVE-GCMS-Report-NOP-Vetiver-EO-4W.pdf page 4 / R.Time 62.576 (Khusian-2-ol 1.93%; Indian steam-distilled batch applied as closest available directly readable regional comparator for this South Indian hydro-distilled khus lot)
Maaliol	2.33%	2.33–2.33%	sesquiterpene alcohol	View source REVIVE GC/MS Report NOP Vetiver EO 4W https://www.revive-eo.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/REVIVE-GCMS-Report-NOP-Vetiver-EO-4W.pdf page 4 / R.Time 58.868 (Maaliol 2.33%; Indian steam-distilled batch applied as closest available directly readable regional comparator for this South Indian hydro-distilled khus lot)
2-epi-Ziza-6(13)-en-3-alpha-ol	2.15%	2.15–2.15%	sesquiterpene alcohol	View source REVIVE GC/MS Report NOP Vetiver EO 4W https://www.revive-eo.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/REVIVE-GCMS-Report-NOP-Vetiver-EO-4W.pdf page 4 / R.Time 61.925 (2-epi-Ziza-6(13)-en-3-alpha-ol 2.15%; Indian steam-distilled batch applied as closest available directly readable regional comparator for this South Indian hydro-distilled khus lot)
trans-Isovalencenol	6.61%	6.61–6.61%	sesquiterpene alcohol	View source REVIVE GC/MS Report NOP Vetiver EO 4W https://www.revive-eo.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/REVIVE-GCMS-Report-NOP-Vetiver-EO-4W.pdf page 5 / R.Time 67.744 (trans-Isovalencenol 6.61%; distinct chromatographic peak from the co-eluting isovalencenol group already captured from the South Indian paper; Indian steam-distilled batch applied as closest available directly readable regional comparator for this South Indian hydro-distilled khus lot)
Nootkatone	0.79%	0.79–0.79%	sesquiterpene ketone	View source REVIVE GC/MS Report NOP Vetiver EO 4W https://www.revive-eo.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/REVIVE-GCMS-Report-NOP-Vetiver-EO-4W.pdf page 4 / R.Time 68.617 (Nootkatone 0.79%; Indian steam-distilled batch applied as closest available directly readable regional comparator for this South Indian hydro-distilled khus lot)
Khusimene	0.78%	0.78–0.78%	sesquiterpene hydrocarbon	View source REVIVE GC/MS Report NOP Vetiver EO 4W https://www.revive-eo.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/REVIVE-GCMS-Report-NOP-Vetiver-EO-4W.pdf page 3 / R.Time 49.007 (Khusimene 0.78%; Indian steam-distilled batch applied as closest available directly readable regional comparator for this South Indian hydro-distilled khus lot)
alpha-Amorphene	1.97%	1.97–1.97%	sesquiterpene hydrocarbon	View source REVIVE GC/MS Report NOP Vetiver EO 4W https://www.revive-eo.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/REVIVE-GCMS-Report-NOP-Vetiver-EO-4W.pdf page 3 / R.Time 50.364 (alpha-Amorphene 1.97%; Indian steam-distilled batch applied as closest available directly readable regional comparator for this South Indian hydro-distilled khus lot)
beta-Vetispirene	1.88%	1.88–1.88%	sesquiterpene hydrocarbon	View source REVIVE GC/MS Report NOP Vetiver EO 4W https://www.revive-eo.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/REVIVE-GCMS-Report-NOP-Vetiver-EO-4W.pdf page 3 / R.Time 50.993 (beta-Vetispirene 1.88%; Indian steam-distilled batch applied as closest available directly readable regional comparator for this South Indian hydro-distilled khus lot)
(E)-Isovalencenal	1.54%	1.54–1.54%	sesquiterpene aldehyde	View source REVIVE GC/MS Report NOP Vetiver EO 4W https://www.revive-eo.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/REVIVE-GCMS-Report-NOP-Vetiver-EO-4W.pdf page 4 / R.Time 69.767 ((E)-Isovalencenal 1.54%; Indian steam-distilled batch applied as closest available directly readable regional comparator for this South Indian hydro-distilled khus lot)
cis-Eudesm-6-en-11-ol	1.46%	1.46–1.46%	sesquiterpene alcohol	View source REVIVE GC/MS Report NOP Vetiver EO 4W https://www.revive-eo.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/REVIVE-GCMS-Report-NOP-Vetiver-EO-4W.pdf page 4 / R.Time 55.378 (cis-Eudesm-6-en-11-ol 1.46%; Indian steam-distilled batch applied as closest available directly readable regional comparator for this South Indian hydro-distilled khus lot)
Selin-7(11)-en-4-ol	1.16%	1.16–1.16%	sesquiterpene alcohol	View source REVIVE GC/MS Report NOP Vetiver EO 4W https://www.revive-eo.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/REVIVE-GCMS-Report-NOP-Vetiver-EO-4W.pdf page 4 / R.Time 63.056 (Selin-7(11)-en-4-ol 1.16%; Indian steam-distilled batch applied as closest available directly readable regional comparator for this South Indian hydro-distilled khus lot)
(Z)-Isovalencenal	1.13%	1.13–1.13%	sesquiterpene aldehyde	View source REVIVE GC/MS Report NOP Vetiver EO 4W https://www.revive-eo.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/REVIVE-GCMS-Report-NOP-Vetiver-EO-4W.pdf page 4 / R.Time 68.967 ((Z)-Isovalencenal 1.13%; Indian steam-distilled batch applied as closest available directly readable regional comparator for this South Indian hydro-distilled khus lot)
2-epi-Ziza-6(13)-en-3-alpha-ol (isomer, R.Time 63.209)	1.04%	1.04–1.04%	sesquiterpene alcohol	View source REVIVE GC/MS Report NOP Vetiver EO 4W https://www.revive-eo.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/REVIVE-GCMS-Report-NOP-Vetiver-EO-4W.pdf page 4 / R.Time 63.209 (2-epi-Ziza-6(13)-en-3-alpha-ol 1.04%; distinct chromatographic peak from the R.Time 61.925 entry; Indian steam-distilled batch applied as closest available directly readable regional comparator for this South Indian hydro-distilled khus lot)
Zizanol	0.91%	0.91–0.91%	sesquiterpene alcohol	View source REVIVE GC/MS Report NOP Vetiver EO 4W https://www.revive-eo.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/REVIVE-GCMS-Report-NOP-Vetiver-EO-4W.pdf page 4 / R.Time 65.337 (Zizanol 0.91%; Indian steam-distilled batch applied as closest available directly readable regional comparator for this South Indian hydro-distilled khus lot)
13-nor-Eudesma-4,6-dien-11-one	0.9%	0.9–0.9%	norsesquiterpene ketone	View source REVIVE GC/MS Report NOP Vetiver EO 4W https://www.revive-eo.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/REVIVE-GCMS-Report-NOP-Vetiver-EO-4W.pdf page 4 / R.Time 63.688 (13-nor-Eudesma-4,6-dien-11-one 0.9%; Indian steam-distilled batch applied as closest available directly readable regional comparator for this South Indian hydro-distilled khus lot)
Zizanal	0.86%	0.86–0.86%	sesquiterpene aldehyde	View source REVIVE GC/MS Report NOP Vetiver EO 4W https://www.revive-eo.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/REVIVE-GCMS-Report-NOP-Vetiver-EO-4W.pdf page 4 / R.Time 62.447 (Zizanal 0.86%; Indian steam-distilled batch applied as closest available directly readable regional comparator for this South Indian hydro-distilled khus lot)
gamma-Vetivenene	0.77%	0.77–0.77%	sesquiterpene hydrocarbon	View source REVIVE GC/MS Report NOP Vetiver EO 4W https://www.revive-eo.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/REVIVE-GCMS-Report-NOP-Vetiver-EO-4W.pdf page 4 / R.Time 53.227 (gamma-Vetivenene 0.77%; Indian steam-distilled batch applied as closest available directly readable regional comparator for this South Indian hydro-distilled khus lot)
Epicubenol	0.77%	0.77–0.77%	sesquiterpene alcohol	View source REVIVE GC/MS Report NOP Vetiver EO 4W https://www.revive-eo.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/REVIVE-GCMS-Report-NOP-Vetiver-EO-4W.pdf page 4 / R.Time 59.497 (Epicubenol 0.77%; Indian steam-distilled batch applied as closest available directly readable regional comparator for this South Indian hydro-distilled khus lot)
gamma-Amorphene	0.69%	0.69–0.69%	sesquiterpene hydrocarbon	View source REVIVE GC/MS Report NOP Vetiver EO 4W https://www.revive-eo.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/REVIVE-GCMS-Report-NOP-Vetiver-EO-4W.pdf page 3 / R.Time 51.809 (gamma-Amorphene 0.69%; Indian steam-distilled batch applied as closest available directly readable regional comparator for this South Indian hydro-distilled khus lot)
alpha-Vetispirene	0.68%	0.68–0.68%	sesquiterpene hydrocarbon	View source REVIVE GC/MS Report NOP Vetiver EO 4W https://www.revive-eo.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/REVIVE-GCMS-Report-NOP-Vetiver-EO-4W.pdf page 3 / R.Time 50.604 (alpha-Vetispirene 0.68%; Indian steam-distilled batch applied as closest available directly readable regional comparator for this South Indian hydro-distilled khus lot)
alpha-Elemol	0.66%	0.66–0.66%	sesquiterpene alcohol	View source REVIVE GC/MS Report NOP Vetiver EO 4W https://www.revive-eo.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/REVIVE-GCMS-Report-NOP-Vetiver-EO-4W.pdf page 4 / R.Time 54.490 (alpha-Elemol 0.66%; Indian steam-distilled batch applied as closest available directly readable regional comparator for this South Indian hydro-distilled khus lot)
Nootkatene	0.65%	0.65–0.65%	sesquiterpene hydrocarbon	View source REVIVE GC/MS Report NOP Vetiver EO 4W https://www.revive-eo.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/REVIVE-GCMS-Report-NOP-Vetiver-EO-4W.pdf page 3 / R.Time 52.495 (Nootkatene 0.65%; Indian steam-distilled batch applied as closest available directly readable regional comparator for this South Indian hydro-distilled khus lot)
delta-Amorphene	0.65%	0.65–0.65%	sesquiterpene hydrocarbon	View source REVIVE GC/MS Report NOP Vetiver EO 4W https://www.revive-eo.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/REVIVE-GCMS-Report-NOP-Vetiver-EO-4W.pdf page 4 / R.Time 52.828 (delta-Amorphene 0.65%; Indian steam-distilled batch applied as closest available directly readable regional comparator for this South Indian hydro-distilled khus lot)
alpha-Calacorene	0.61%	0.61–0.61%	sesquiterpene hydrocarbon	View source REVIVE GC/MS Report NOP Vetiver EO 4W https://www.revive-eo.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/REVIVE-GCMS-Report-NOP-Vetiver-EO-4W.pdf page 4 / R.Time 54.068 (alpha-Calacorene 0.61%; Indian steam-distilled batch applied as closest available directly readable regional comparator for this South Indian hydro-distilled khus lot)
Vetivenene analog	0.61%	0.61–0.61%	sesquiterpene hydrocarbon	View source REVIVE GC/MS Report NOP Vetiver EO 4W https://www.revive-eo.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/REVIVE-GCMS-Report-NOP-Vetiver-EO-4W.pdf page 4 / R.Time 55.244 (Vetivenene analog 0.61%; Indian steam-distilled batch applied as closest available directly readable regional comparator for this South Indian hydro-distilled khus lot)
Prezizaene	0.51%	0.51–0.51%	sesquiterpene hydrocarbon	View source REVIVE GC/MS Report NOP Vetiver EO 4W https://www.revive-eo.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/REVIVE-GCMS-Report-NOP-Vetiver-EO-4W.pdf page 3 / R.Time 48.714 (Prezizaene 0.51%; Indian steam-distilled batch applied as closest available directly readable regional comparator for this South Indian hydro-distilled khus lot)
epi-alpha-Cadinol	0.51%	0.51–0.51%	sesquiterpene alcohol	View source REVIVE GC/MS Report NOP Vetiver EO 4W https://www.revive-eo.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/REVIVE-GCMS-Report-NOP-Vetiver-EO-4W.pdf page 4 / R.Time 60.300 (epi-alpha-Cadinol 0.51%; Indian steam-distilled batch applied as closest available directly readable regional comparator for this South Indian hydro-distilled khus lot)
gamma-Eudesmol	0.48%	0.48–0.48%	sesquiterpene alcohol	View source REVIVE GC/MS Report NOP Vetiver EO 4W https://www.revive-eo.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/REVIVE-GCMS-Report-NOP-Vetiver-EO-4W.pdf page 4 / R.Time 59.357 (gamma-Eudesmol 0.48%; Indian steam-distilled batch applied as closest available directly readable regional comparator for this South Indian hydro-distilled khus lot)
trans-Murrola-4(14),5-diene	0.46%	0.46–0.46%	sesquiterpene hydrocarbon	View source REVIVE GC/MS Report NOP Vetiver EO 4W https://www.revive-eo.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/REVIVE-GCMS-Report-NOP-Vetiver-EO-4W.pdf page 3 / R.Time 51.183 (trans-Murrola-4(14),5-diene 0.46%; Indian steam-distilled batch applied as closest available directly readable regional comparator for this South Indian hydro-distilled khus lot)
Guaia-6,9-diene	0.37%	0.37–0.37%	sesquiterpene hydrocarbon	View source REVIVE GC/MS Report NOP Vetiver EO 4W https://www.revive-eo.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/REVIVE-GCMS-Report-NOP-Vetiver-EO-4W.pdf page 3 / R.Time 48.017 (Guaia-6,9-diene 0.37%; Indian steam-distilled batch applied as closest available directly readable regional comparator for this South Indian hydro-distilled khus lot)
3,5,11-Eudesmatriene	0.36%	0.36–0.36%	sesquiterpene hydrocarbon	View source REVIVE GC/MS Report NOP Vetiver EO 4W https://www.revive-eo.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/REVIVE-GCMS-Report-NOP-Vetiver-EO-4W.pdf page 4 / R.Time 56.613 (3,5,11-Eudesmatriene 0.36%; Indian steam-distilled batch applied as closest available directly readable regional comparator for this South Indian hydro-distilled khus lot)
Esquel-6-en-9-one	0.32%	0.32–0.32%	sesquiterpene ketone	View source REVIVE GC/MS Report NOP Vetiver EO 4W https://www.revive-eo.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/REVIVE-GCMS-Report-NOP-Vetiver-EO-4W.pdf page 4 / R.Time 57.384 (Esquel-6-en-9-one 0.32%; Indian steam-distilled batch applied as closest available directly readable regional comparator for this South Indian hydro-distilled khus lot)
Germacren D-4-ol	0.29%	0.29–0.29%	sesquiterpene alcohol	View source REVIVE GC/MS Report NOP Vetiver EO 4W https://www.revive-eo.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/REVIVE-GCMS-Report-NOP-Vetiver-EO-4W.pdf page 4 / R.Time 58.733 (Germacren D-4-ol 0.29%; Indian steam-distilled batch applied as closest available directly readable regional comparator for this South Indian hydro-distilled khus lot)
Oplopanone	0.29%	0.29–0.29%	sesquiterpene ketone	View source REVIVE GC/MS Report NOP Vetiver EO 4W https://www.revive-eo.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/REVIVE-GCMS-Report-NOP-Vetiver-EO-4W.pdf page 4 / R.Time 64.958 (Oplopanone 0.29%; Indian steam-distilled batch applied as closest available directly readable regional comparator for this South Indian hydro-distilled khus lot)
2-epi-Ziza-6(13)-en-3-beta-ol	0.28%	0.28–0.28%	sesquiterpene alcohol	View source REVIVE GC/MS Report NOP Vetiver EO 4W https://www.revive-eo.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/REVIVE-GCMS-Report-NOP-Vetiver-EO-4W.pdf page 4 / R.Time 62.040 (2-epi-Ziza-6(13)-en-3-beta-ol 0.28%; Indian steam-distilled batch applied as closest available directly readable regional comparator for this South Indian hydro-distilled khus lot)
Isovalencenol analog	0.28%	0.28–0.28%	sesquiterpene alcohol	View source REVIVE GC/MS Report NOP Vetiver EO 4W https://www.revive-eo.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/REVIVE-GCMS-Report-NOP-Vetiver-EO-4W.pdf page 4 / R.Time 67.334 (Isovalencenol analog 0.28%; Indian steam-distilled batch applied as closest available directly readable regional comparator for this South Indian hydro-distilled khus lot)
Isovetiselinenol	0.27%	0.27–0.27%	sesquiterpene alcohol	View source REVIVE GC/MS Report NOP Vetiver EO 4W https://www.revive-eo.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/REVIVE-GCMS-Report-NOP-Vetiver-EO-4W.pdf page 4 / R.Time 64.114 (Isovetiselinenol 0.27%; Indian steam-distilled batch applied as closest available directly readable regional comparator for this South Indian hydro-distilled khus lot)
Methyl ziza-6(13)-en-12-oate	0.22%	0.22–0.22%	sesquiterpene ester	View source REVIVE GC/MS Report NOP Vetiver EO 4W https://www.revive-eo.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/REVIVE-GCMS-Report-NOP-Vetiver-EO-4W.pdf page 4 / R.Time 63.386 (Methyl ziza-6(13)-en-12-oate 0.22%; Indian steam-distilled batch applied as closest available directly readable regional comparator for this South Indian hydro-distilled khus lot)
Nigritene	0.18%	0.18–0.18%	norsesquiterpene	View source REVIVE GC/MS Report NOP Vetiver EO 4W https://www.revive-eo.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/REVIVE-GCMS-Report-NOP-Vetiver-EO-4W.pdf page 3 / R.Time 45.198 (Nigritene 0.18%; Indian steam-distilled batch applied as closest available directly readable regional comparator for this South Indian hydro-distilled khus lot)
cis-Muurola-4(14),5-diene	0.18%	0.18–0.18%	sesquiterpene hydrocarbon	View source REVIVE GC/MS Report NOP Vetiver EO 4W https://www.revive-eo.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/REVIVE-GCMS-Report-NOP-Vetiver-EO-4W.pdf page 3 / R.Time 47.374 (cis-Muurola-4(14),5-diene 0.18%; Indian steam-distilled batch applied as closest available directly readable regional comparator for this South Indian hydro-distilled khus lot)
(E)-Eremophila-1(10),7(11)-dien-12-yl acetate	0.15%	0.15–0.15%	sesquiterpene ester	View source REVIVE GC/MS Report NOP Vetiver EO 4W https://www.revive-eo.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/REVIVE-GCMS-Report-NOP-Vetiver-EO-4W.pdf page 3 / R.Time 49.801 ((E)-Eremophila-1(10),7(11)-dien-12-yl acetate 0.15%; Indian steam-distilled batch applied as closest available directly readable regional comparator for this South Indian hydro-distilled khus lot)
Spirovetiva-3,7(11)-dien-12-yl methyl ether	0.15%	0.15–0.15%	sesquiterpene ether	View source REVIVE GC/MS Report NOP Vetiver EO 4W https://www.revive-eo.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/REVIVE-GCMS-Report-NOP-Vetiver-EO-4W.pdf page 3 / R.Time 51.725 (Spirovetiva-3,7(11)-dien-12-yl methyl ether 0.15%; Indian steam-distilled batch applied as closest available directly readable regional comparator for this South Indian hydro-distilled khus lot)
13-nor-Eudesm-5-en-11-one	0.14%	0.14–0.14%	norsesquiterpene ketone	View source REVIVE GC/MS Report NOP Vetiver EO 4W https://www.revive-eo.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/REVIVE-GCMS-Report-NOP-Vetiver-EO-4W.pdf page 4 / R.Time 56.045 (13-nor-Eudesm-5-en-11-one 0.14%; Indian steam-distilled batch applied as closest available directly readable regional comparator for this South Indian hydro-distilled khus lot)
Isovalencenyl formate isomer (b)	0.12%	0.12–0.12%	sesquiterpene ester	View source REVIVE GC/MS Report NOP Vetiver EO 4W https://www.revive-eo.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/REVIVE-GCMS-Report-NOP-Vetiver-EO-4W.pdf page 4 / R.Time 73.442 (Isovalencenyl formate isomer 0.12%; Indian steam-distilled batch applied as closest available directly readable regional comparator for this South Indian hydro-distilled khus lot)
Isovalencenyl formate isomer (a)	0.1%	0.1–0.1%	sesquiterpene ester	View source REVIVE GC/MS Report NOP Vetiver EO 4W https://www.revive-eo.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/REVIVE-GCMS-Report-NOP-Vetiver-EO-4W.pdf page 4 / R.Time 72.888 (Isovalencenyl formate isomer 0.10%; Indian steam-distilled batch applied as closest available directly readable regional comparator for this South Indian hydro-distilled khus lot)
Isoledene	0.09%	0.09–0.09%	sesquiterpene hydrocarbon	View source REVIVE GC/MS Report NOP Vetiver EO 4W https://www.revive-eo.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/REVIVE-GCMS-Report-NOP-Vetiver-EO-4W.pdf page 3 / R.Time 43.480 (Isoledene 0.09%; Indian steam-distilled batch applied as closest available directly readable regional comparator for this South Indian hydro-distilled khus lot)
delta-Cadinene	0.08%	0.08–0.08%	sesquiterpene hydrocarbon	View source REVIVE GC/MS Report NOP Vetiver EO 4W https://www.revive-eo.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/REVIVE-GCMS-Report-NOP-Vetiver-EO-4W.pdf page 4 / R.Time 52.702 (delta-Cadinene 0.08%; Indian steam-distilled batch applied as closest available directly readable regional comparator for this South Indian hydro-distilled khus lot)
6-epi-Nigritene	0.07%	0.07–0.07%	norsesquiterpene	View source REVIVE GC/MS Report NOP Vetiver EO 4W https://www.revive-eo.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/REVIVE-GCMS-Report-NOP-Vetiver-EO-4W.pdf page 3 / R.Time 44.330 (6-epi-Nigritene 0.07%; Indian steam-distilled batch applied as closest available directly readable regional comparator for this South Indian hydro-distilled khus lot)
1-nor-Bourbonanone	0.07%	0.07–0.07%	norsesquiterpene ketone	View source REVIVE GC/MS Report NOP Vetiver EO 4W https://www.revive-eo.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/REVIVE-GCMS-Report-NOP-Vetiver-EO-4W.pdf page 4 / R.Time 55.816 (1-nor-Bourbonanone 0.07%; Indian steam-distilled batch applied as closest available directly readable regional comparator for this South Indian hydro-distilled khus lot)
Camphor	0.02%	0.02–0.02%	monoterpene ketone	View source REVIVE GC/MS Report NOP Vetiver EO 4W https://www.revive-eo.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/REVIVE-GCMS-Report-NOP-Vetiver-EO-4W.pdf page 3 / R.Time 28.499 (Camphor 0.02%; Indian steam-distilled batch applied as closest available directly readable regional comparator for this South Indian hydro-distilled khus lot)
Italicene	0.02%	0.02–0.02%	sesquiterpene hydrocarbon	View source REVIVE GC/MS Report NOP Vetiver EO 4W https://www.revive-eo.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/REVIVE-GCMS-Report-NOP-Vetiver-EO-4W.pdf page 3 / R.Time 46.317 (Italicene 0.02%; Indian steam-distilled batch applied as closest available directly readable regional comparator for this South Indian hydro-distilled khus lot)
Acora-2,4(15)-diene	0.02%	0.02–0.02%	sesquiterpene hydrocarbon	View source REVIVE GC/MS Report NOP Vetiver EO 4W https://www.revive-eo.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/REVIVE-GCMS-Report-NOP-Vetiver-EO-4W.pdf page 3 / R.Time 48.208 (Acora-2,4(15)-diene 0.02%; Indian steam-distilled batch applied as closest available directly readable regional comparator for this South Indian hydro-distilled khus lot)
Limonene	0.01%	0.01–0.01%	monoterpene hydrocarbon	View source REVIVE GC/MS Report NOP Vetiver EO 4W https://www.revive-eo.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/REVIVE-GCMS-Report-NOP-Vetiver-EO-4W.pdf page 3 / R.Time 20.462 (Limonene 0.01%; Indian steam-distilled batch applied as closest available directly readable regional comparator for this South Indian hydro-distilled khus lot)

Profile source: Constituents of South Indian Vetiver Oils; Vetiver Hydro Distilled Wild E.O (KHUS); Vetiver Essential Oil profile at AromaWeb · https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/pdf/10.1177/1934578X1200700228 (Hyderabad hydrodistilled root oil; hydro-distillation method stated in Experimental section) ; https://hermitageoils.com/product/vetiver-hydro-distilled-wild-e-o-khus/ (heavy green, baked earth, moss, vegetables, damp wood, grass, spicy, musky) ; https://www.aromaweb.com/essential-oils/vetiver-essential-oil.php (root; base note; strength of initial aroma bold; dermal maximum 15%)

A TRADITION OF BOTANICAL CURIOSITY

Traditional & reported uses

These uses reflect the profile's reported traditions and literature. They are not established treatment recommendations.

shares the traditional grounding, calming reputation of vetiver-family (khus) oils
traditionally used in aromatherapy and regional folk practice for cooling, centering effect
reported to support restful sleep in evening blends
used in perfumery as a deep, earthy-smoky base note and fixative
traditionally associated with easing occasional heat-related discomfort in regional use

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For aromatherapy and wellness use only — not medical advice. Effect statements are traditional/reported associations, not treatment claims. The Synergy Rating scores blend craft, harmony and safety, not medical efficacy. Read the safety framework.

What we're still learning · 3 data gaps

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Odor intensity 90 is an archive normalization of AromaWeb's categorical 'Bold' aroma-strength band rather than a source-native 0-100 measurement for this khus lot.
Several high-value khus markers in the South Indian paper are reported in co-eluting peaks, so this record keeps only directly defensible quantified entries and transparently cites the mixed peaks where used.
Missing source type: directly readable public CAS registry or supplier COA pages for several khus-specific markers, so multiple constituent CAS fields remain null rather than guessed.