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Vetiver Java
Vetiveria zizanioides
Chemotype: khusimol / beta-vetivenene / vetivone type
- PLANT PART
- root
- EXTRACTION
- steam distillation
- AROMA NOTE
- base
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Aroma & character
A closer look at this oil's scent, strength, and staying power.
- Aroma intensity
- 90 / 100
- Note layer
- base
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Using it thoughtfully
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- Cited dermal maximum · leave-on
- 15%
- Phototoxicity
- Not flagged in this profile
- Oxidation risk
- low
A cited maximum is a limit, not a suggested dilution. Missing restrictions do not establish safety.
No furocoumarin-driven phototoxic restriction was identified in the reviewed public sources for Java vetiver oil.
Contraindications & cautions
- minorPregnancy-safety data for Vetiver oil are limited/undocumented rather than affirmatively cleared; the reviewed public consumer-safety reference advises avoiding use during pregnancy and breastfeeding as a precaution given the acknowledged scarcity of oil-specific data.
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Inside the oil
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About this composition
This record is anchored to directly readable Java vetiver GC-MS data from Lotus Garden Botanicals lot VTV719EO312, supported by the concise Shay & Company Java lot 13464 composition sheet. The public Java profile is khusimol-forward with beta-vetivenene, khusimone, vetiselinenol, isovalencenol, beta-vetivone, and alpha-vetivone all quantified as discrete peaks.
| Constituent | Typical amount | Reported range | Chemical family | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| beta-Vetivenene | 3.79% | 3.67–3.91% | sesquiterpene hydrocarbon | View sourceCertificate of Analysis VETIVER JAVA VTV121EO312; VETIVER OIL JAVA CHEMICAL COMPOSITION (GC-MS) LOT NO. 13464 https://www.lgbotanicals.com/assets/images/Certificate%20of%20Analysis%20VETIVER%20JAVA%20VTV121EO312.pdf (beta-Vetivenene 3.67%) ; https://shayandcompany.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Vetiver-Essential-Oil-GCMS-Shay-and-Company-Lot13464.pdf (BETA VETIVENENE 3.91%) |
| Khusimone | 0.555% | 0.46–0.65% | sesquiterpene ketone | View sourceCertificate of Analysis VETIVER JAVA VTV719EO312; Certificate of Analysis VETIVER JAVA VTV121EO312 https://www.lgbotanicals.com/assets/images/Certificate%20of%20Analysis%20VETIVER%20JAVA%20VTV719EO312.pdf (Khusimone 0.46%) ; https://www.lgbotanicals.com/assets/images/Certificate%20of%20Analysis%20VETIVER%20JAVA%20VTV121EO312.pdf (Khusimone 0.65%) |
| Cyclocopacamphan-12-ol (epimer A) | 1.47% | 1.47–1.47% | sesquiterpene alcohol | View sourceCertificate of Analysis VETIVER JAVA VTV719EO312 https://www.lgbotanicals.com/assets/images/Certificate%20of%20Analysis%20VETIVER%20JAVA%20VTV719EO312.pdf (Cyclocopacamphan-12-ol <epimer A> 1.47%) |
| Cyclocopacamphan-12-ol (epimer B) | 1.05% | 1.05–1.05% | sesquiterpene alcohol | View sourceCertificate of Analysis VETIVER JAVA VTV719EO312 https://www.lgbotanicals.com/assets/images/Certificate%20of%20Analysis%20VETIVER%20JAVA%20VTV719EO312.pdf (Cyclocopacamphan-12-ol <epimer B> 1.05%) |
| Vetiselinenol | 1.67% | 1.67–1.67% | sesquiterpene alcohol | View sourceCertificate of Analysis VETIVER JAVA VTV719EO312 https://www.lgbotanicals.com/assets/images/Certificate%20of%20Analysis%20VETIVER%20JAVA%20VTV719EO312.pdf (Vetiselinenol 1.67%) |
| Khusimol | 9.89% | 8–11.78% | sesquiterpene alcohol | View sourceCertificate of Analysis VETIVER JAVA VTV719EO312; VETIVER OIL JAVA CHEMICAL COMPOSITION (GC-MS) LOT NO. 13464 https://www.lgbotanicals.com/assets/images/Certificate%20of%20Analysis%20VETIVER%20JAVA%20VTV719EO312.pdf (Khusimol 11.78%) ; https://shayandcompany.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Vetiver-Essential-Oil-GCMS-Shay-and-Company-Lot13464.pdf (KHUSIMOL 8.00%) |
| Isovalencenol | 1.53% | 1.13–1.93% | sesquiterpene alcohol | View sourceCertificate of Analysis VETIVER JAVA VTV121EO312; VETIVER OIL JAVA CHEMICAL COMPOSITION (GC-MS) LOT NO. 13464 https://www.lgbotanicals.com/assets/images/Certificate%20of%20Analysis%20VETIVER%20JAVA%20VTV121EO312.pdf ((E)-Isovalencenol 1.13%) ; https://shayandcompany.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Vetiver-Essential-Oil-GCMS-Shay-and-Company-Lot13464.pdf (ISOVALENCENOL 1.93%) |
| beta-Vetivone | 3.495% | 3.33–3.66% | sesquiterpene ketone | View sourceCertificate of Analysis VETIVER JAVA VTV121EO312; VETIVER OIL JAVA CHEMICAL COMPOSITION (GC-MS) LOT NO. 13464 https://www.lgbotanicals.com/assets/images/Certificate%20of%20Analysis%20VETIVER%20JAVA%20VTV121EO312.pdf (beta-Vetivone 3.33%) ; https://shayandcompany.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Vetiver-Essential-Oil-GCMS-Shay-and-Company-Lot13464.pdf (BETA VETIVONE 3.66%) |
| alpha-Vetivone | 3.915% | 3.59–4.24% | sesquiterpene ketone | View sourceCertificate of Analysis VETIVER JAVA VTV121EO312; VETIVER OIL JAVA CHEMICAL COMPOSITION (GC-MS) LOT NO. 13464 https://www.lgbotanicals.com/assets/images/Certificate%20of%20Analysis%20VETIVER%20JAVA%20VTV121EO312.pdf (alpha-Vetivone 3.59%) ; https://shayandcompany.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Vetiver-Essential-Oil-GCMS-Shay-and-Company-Lot13464.pdf (ALPHA VETIVONE 4.24%) |
| Zizanoic acid | 1.84% | 1.84–1.84% | sesquiterpene acid | View sourceVetiver, 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, Indonesia row: Zizanoic Acid 1.84%; applied as closest available directly readable regional comparator for Java) |
| Nootkatone | 1.39% | 1.39–1.39% | sesquiterpene ketone | View sourceREVIVE Vetiver GCMS Report https://www.revive-eo.com/reports/REVIVE-Vetiver-GCMS-Report.pdf (Nootkatone 1.39%; Indonesian vetiver batch applied as closest available directly readable regional comparator for Java) |
| trans-Isovalencenal | 1.18% | 1.18–1.18% | sesquiterpene aldehyde | View sourceREVIVE Vetiver GCMS Report https://www.revive-eo.com/reports/REVIVE-Vetiver-GCMS-Report.pdf (trans-Isovalencenal 1.18%; Indonesian vetiver batch applied as closest available directly readable regional comparator for Java) |
| Khusimene | 2.23% | 2.23–2.23% | sesquiterpene hydrocarbon | View sourceCertificate of Analysis VETIVER JAVA VTV719EO312 https://www.lgbotanicals.com/assets/images/Certificate%20of%20Analysis%20VETIVER%20JAVA%20VTV719EO312.pdf (Peak Report TIC, Khusimene 2.23%) |
| alpha-Cedrene | 0.2% | 0.2–0.2% | sesquiterpene hydrocarbon | View sourceCertificate of Analysis VETIVER JAVA VTV719EO312 https://www.lgbotanicals.com/assets/images/Certificate%20of%20Analysis%20VETIVER%20JAVA%20VTV719EO312.pdf (Peak Report TIC, alpha-Cedrene 0.20%) |
| beta-Cedrene | 0.26% | 0.26–0.26% | sesquiterpene hydrocarbon | View sourceCertificate of Analysis VETIVER JAVA VTV719EO312 https://www.lgbotanicals.com/assets/images/Certificate%20of%20Analysis%20VETIVER%20JAVA%20VTV719EO312.pdf (Peak Report TIC, beta-Cedrene 0.26%) |
| Daucene | 0.16% | 0.16–0.16% | sesquiterpene hydrocarbon | View sourceCertificate of Analysis VETIVER JAVA VTV719EO312 https://www.lgbotanicals.com/assets/images/Certificate%20of%20Analysis%20VETIVER%20JAVA%20VTV719EO312.pdf (Peak Report TIC, Daucene 0.16%) |
| alpha-Calacorene | 0.57% | 0.57–0.57% | sesquiterpene hydrocarbon | View sourceCertificate of Analysis VETIVER JAVA VTV719EO312 https://www.lgbotanicals.com/assets/images/Certificate%20of%20Analysis%20VETIVER%20JAVA%20VTV719EO312.pdf (Peak Report TIC, alpha-Calacorene 0.57%) |
| delta-Cadinene | 0.27% | 0.27–0.27% | sesquiterpene hydrocarbon | View sourceCertificate of Analysis VETIVER JAVA VTV719EO312 https://www.lgbotanicals.com/assets/images/Certificate%20of%20Analysis%20VETIVER%20JAVA%20VTV719EO312.pdf (Peak Report TIC, delta-Cadinene 0.27%) |
| Nootkatene | 0.96% | 0.96–0.96% | sesquiterpene hydrocarbon | View sourceCertificate of Analysis VETIVER JAVA VTV719EO312 https://www.lgbotanicals.com/assets/images/Certificate%20of%20Analysis%20VETIVER%20JAVA%20VTV719EO312.pdf (Peak Report TIC, Nootkatene 0.96%) |
| Khusian-2-ol | 1.59% | 1.59–1.59% | sesquiterpene alcohol | View sourceCertificate of Analysis VETIVER JAVA VTV719EO312 https://www.lgbotanicals.com/assets/images/Certificate%20of%20Analysis%20VETIVER%20JAVA%20VTV719EO312.pdf (Peak Report TIC, Khusian-2-ol 1.59%) |
| Zizanal | 2.2% | 2.2–2.2% | sesquiterpene aldehyde | View sourceCertificate of Analysis VETIVER JAVA VTV719EO312 https://www.lgbotanicals.com/assets/images/Certificate%20of%20Analysis%20VETIVER%20JAVA%20VTV719EO312.pdf (Peak Report TIC, Zizanal 2.20%) |
| Isovetiselinenol | 1.67% | 1.67–1.67% | sesquiterpene alcohol | View sourceCertificate of Analysis VETIVER JAVA VTV719EO312 https://www.lgbotanicals.com/assets/images/Certificate%20of%20Analysis%20VETIVER%20JAVA%20VTV719EO312.pdf (Peak Report TIC, Isovetiselinenol 1.67%) |
| E-Isovalencenal | 2.71% | 2.71–2.71% | sesquiterpene aldehyde | View sourceCertificate of Analysis VETIVER JAVA VTV719EO312 https://www.lgbotanicals.com/assets/images/Certificate%20of%20Analysis%20VETIVER%20JAVA%20VTV719EO312.pdf (Peak Report TIC, E-Isovalencenal 2.71%) |
| alpha-Amorphene | 2.67% | 2.67–2.67% | sesquiterpene hydrocarbon | View sourceCertificate of Analysis VETIVER JAVA VTV719EO312 https://www.lgbotanicals.com/assets/images/Certificate%20of%20Analysis%20VETIVER%20JAVA%20VTV719EO312.pdf (Peak Report TIC, alpha-Amorphene 2.67%) |
| beta-Vetispirene | 2.86% | 2.86–2.86% | sesquiterpene hydrocarbon | View sourceCertificate of Analysis VETIVER JAVA VTV719EO312 https://www.lgbotanicals.com/assets/images/Certificate%20of%20Analysis%20VETIVER%20JAVA%20VTV719EO312.pdf (Peak Report TIC, beta-Vetispirene 2.86%) |
| trans-Muurola-4(14),5-diene | 2.93% | 2.93–2.93% | sesquiterpene hydrocarbon | View sourceCertificate of Analysis VETIVER JAVA VTV719EO312 https://www.lgbotanicals.com/assets/images/Certificate%20of%20Analysis%20VETIVER%20JAVA%20VTV719EO312.pdf (Peak Report TIC, trans-Muurola-4(14),5-diene 2.93%) |
| delta-Amorphene | 1.83% | 1.83–1.83% | sesquiterpene hydrocarbon | View sourceCertificate of Analysis VETIVER JAVA VTV719EO312 https://www.lgbotanicals.com/assets/images/Certificate%20of%20Analysis%20VETIVER%20JAVA%20VTV719EO312.pdf (Peak Report TIC, delta-Amorphene 1.83%) |
| Guaia-3,9-diene | 1.15% | 1.15–1.15% | sesquiterpene hydrocarbon | View sourceCertificate of Analysis VETIVER JAVA VTV719EO312 https://www.lgbotanicals.com/assets/images/Certificate%20of%20Analysis%20VETIVER%20JAVA%20VTV719EO312.pdf (Peak Report TIC, Guaia-3,9-diene 1.15%) |
| 13-nor-Eudesma-4,6-dien-11-one | 2.05% | 2.05–2.05% | sesquiterpene ketone | View sourceCertificate of Analysis VETIVER JAVA VTV719EO312 https://www.lgbotanicals.com/assets/images/Certificate%20of%20Analysis%20VETIVER%20JAVA%20VTV719EO312.pdf (Peak Report TIC, 13-nor-Eudesma-4,6-dien-11-one 2.05%) |
| Prezizaene | 1.17% | 1.17–1.17% | sesquiterpene hydrocarbon | View sourceCertificate of Analysis VETIVER JAVA VTV719EO312 https://www.lgbotanicals.com/assets/images/Certificate%20of%20Analysis%20VETIVER%20JAVA%20VTV719EO312.pdf (Peak Report TIC, Prezizaene 1.17%) |
| Nigritene | 1.82% | 1.82–1.82% | sesquiterpene hydrocarbon | View sourceCertificate of Analysis VETIVER JAVA VTV719EO312 https://www.lgbotanicals.com/assets/images/Certificate%20of%20Analysis%20VETIVER%20JAVA%20VTV719EO312.pdf (Peak Report TIC, Nigritene 1.82%) |
| 6-epi-Nigritene | 0.55% | 0.55–0.55% | sesquiterpene hydrocarbon | View sourceCertificate of Analysis VETIVER JAVA VTV719EO312 https://www.lgbotanicals.com/assets/images/Certificate%20of%20Analysis%20VETIVER%20JAVA%20VTV719EO312.pdf (Peak Report TIC, 6-epi-Nigritene 0.55%) |
| alpha-Chamigrene | 0.22% | 0.22–0.22% | sesquiterpene hydrocarbon | View sourceCertificate of Analysis VETIVER JAVA VTV719EO312 https://www.lgbotanicals.com/assets/images/Certificate%20of%20Analysis%20VETIVER%20JAVA%20VTV719EO312.pdf (Peak Report TIC, alpha-Chamigrene 0.22%) |
| Isoledene | 0.47% | 0.47–0.47% | sesquiterpene hydrocarbon | View sourceCertificate of Analysis VETIVER JAVA VTV719EO312 https://www.lgbotanicals.com/assets/images/Certificate%20of%20Analysis%20VETIVER%20JAVA%20VTV719EO312.pdf (Peak Report TIC, Isoledene 0.47%) |
| E-Isoeugenol | 0.34% | 0.34–0.34% | phenylpropanoid | View sourceCertificate of Analysis VETIVER JAVA VTV719EO312 https://www.lgbotanicals.com/assets/images/Certificate%20of%20Analysis%20VETIVER%20JAVA%20VTV719EO312.pdf (Peak Report TIC, E-Isoeugenol 0.34%) |
| Coumaran | 0.05% | 0.05–0.05% | benzofuran | View sourceCertificate of Analysis VETIVER JAVA VTV719EO312 https://www.lgbotanicals.com/assets/images/Certificate%20of%20Analysis%20VETIVER%20JAVA%20VTV719EO312.pdf (Peak Report TIC, Coumaran 0.05%) |
| 4-vinyl-Guaiacol | 0.11% | 0.11–0.11% | phenylpropanoid | View sourceCertificate of Analysis VETIVER JAVA VTV719EO312 https://www.lgbotanicals.com/assets/images/Certificate%20of%20Analysis%20VETIVER%20JAVA%20VTV719EO312.pdf (Peak Report TIC, 4-vinyl-Guaiacol 0.11%) |
| Selina-6-en-4-ol | 1.37% | 1.37–1.37% | sesquiterpene alcohol | View sourceCertificate of Analysis VETIVER JAVA VTV719EO312 https://www.lgbotanicals.com/assets/images/Certificate%20of%20Analysis%20VETIVER%20JAVA%20VTV719EO312.pdf (Peak Report TIC, Selina-6-en-4-ol 1.37%) |
| Selin-7(11)-en-4-ol | 0.49% | 0.49–0.49% | sesquiterpene alcohol | View sourceCertificate of Analysis VETIVER JAVA VTV719EO312 https://www.lgbotanicals.com/assets/images/Certificate%20of%20Analysis%20VETIVER%20JAVA%20VTV719EO312.pdf (Peak Report TIC, Selin-7(11)-en-4-ol 0.49%) |
| epi-Zizanal | 0.92% | 0.92–0.92% | sesquiterpene aldehyde | View sourceCertificate of Analysis VETIVER JAVA VTV719EO312 https://www.lgbotanicals.com/assets/images/Certificate%20of%20Analysis%20VETIVER%20JAVA%20VTV719EO312.pdf (Peak Report TIC, epi-Zizanal 0.92%) |
| 2-epi-Ziza-6(13)-en-3-alpha-ol | 1.6% | 1.6–1.6% | sesquiterpene alcohol | View sourceCertificate of Analysis VETIVER JAVA VTV719EO312 https://www.lgbotanicals.com/assets/images/Certificate%20of%20Analysis%20VETIVER%20JAVA%20VTV719EO312.pdf (Peak Report TIC, 2-epi-Ziza-6(13)-en-3-alpha-ol 1.60%) |
| 2-epi-Ziza-6(13)-en-3-beta-ol | 0.65% | 0.65–0.65% | sesquiterpene alcohol | View sourceCertificate of Analysis VETIVER JAVA VTV719EO312 https://www.lgbotanicals.com/assets/images/Certificate%20of%20Analysis%20VETIVER%20JAVA%20VTV719EO312.pdf (Peak Report TIC, 2-epi-Ziza-6(13)-en-3-beta-ol 0.65%) |
| Isovalencenyl formate | 0.12% | 0.12–0.12% | sesquiterpene ester | View sourceCertificate of Analysis VETIVER JAVA VTV719EO312 https://www.lgbotanicals.com/assets/images/Certificate%20of%20Analysis%20VETIVER%20JAVA%20VTV719EO312.pdf (Peak Report TIC, Isovalencenyl formate 0.12%) |
| E-Eremophila-1(10),7(11)-dien-12-yl acetate | 0.35% | 0.35–0.35% | sesquiterpene ester | View sourceCertificate of Analysis VETIVER JAVA VTV719EO312 https://www.lgbotanicals.com/assets/images/Certificate%20of%20Analysis%20VETIVER%20JAVA%20VTV719EO312.pdf (Peak Report TIC, E-Eremophila-1(10),7(11)-dien-12-yl acetate 0.35%) |
| 11,12,13-tri-nor-cis-Eudesm-5-en-7-one | 0.89% | 0.89–0.89% | sesquiterpene ketone | View sourceCertificate of Analysis VETIVER JAVA VTV719EO312 https://www.lgbotanicals.com/assets/images/Certificate%20of%20Analysis%20VETIVER%20JAVA%20VTV719EO312.pdf (Peak Report TIC, 11,12,13-tri-nor-cis-Eudesm-5-en-7-one 0.89%) |
| beta-Maaliene | 0.44% | 0.44–0.44% | sesquiterpene hydrocarbon | View sourceCertificate of Analysis VETIVER JAVA VTV719EO312 https://www.lgbotanicals.com/assets/images/Certificate%20of%20Analysis%20VETIVER%20JAVA%20VTV719EO312.pdf (Peak Report TIC, beta-Maaliene 0.44%) |
| Selina-4(15),7(11)-diene | 0.42% | 0.42–0.42% | sesquiterpene hydrocarbon | View sourceCertificate of Analysis VETIVER JAVA VTV719EO312 https://www.lgbotanicals.com/assets/images/Certificate%20of%20Analysis%20VETIVER%20JAVA%20VTV719EO312.pdf (Peak Report TIC, Selina-4(15),7(11)-diene 0.42%) |
| 3,5,11-Eudesmatriene | 0.61% | 0.61–0.61% | sesquiterpene hydrocarbon | View sourceCertificate of Analysis VETIVER JAVA VTV719EO312 https://www.lgbotanicals.com/assets/images/Certificate%20of%20Analysis%20VETIVER%20JAVA%20VTV719EO312.pdf (Peak Report TIC, 3,5,11-Eudesmatriene 0.61%) |
| alpha-Vetispirene | 1.65% | 1.65–1.65% | sesquiterpene hydrocarbon | View sourceCertificate of Analysis VETIVER JAVA VTV719EO312 https://www.lgbotanicals.com/assets/images/Certificate%20of%20Analysis%20VETIVER%20JAVA%20VTV719EO312.pdf (Peak Report TIC, alpha-Vetispirene 1.65%) |
| beta-Copaene | 0.28% | 0.28–0.28% | sesquiterpene hydrocarbon | View sourceCertificate of Analysis VETIVER JAVA VTV719EO312 https://www.lgbotanicals.com/assets/images/Certificate%20of%20Analysis%20VETIVER%20JAVA%20VTV719EO312.pdf (Peak Report TIC, beta-Copaene 0.28%) |
| trans-Muurola-3,5-diene | 0.36% | 0.36–0.36% | sesquiterpene hydrocarbon | View sourceCertificate of Analysis VETIVER JAVA VTV719EO312 https://www.lgbotanicals.com/assets/images/Certificate%20of%20Analysis%20VETIVER%20JAVA%20VTV719EO312.pdf (Peak Report TIC, trans-Muurola-3,5-diene 0.36%) |
| Valerianol | 6.13% | 6.13–6.13% | sesquiterpene alcohol | View sourceCertificate of Analysis VETIVER JAVA VTV121EO312 https://www.lgbotanicals.com/assets/images/Certificate%20of%20Analysis%20VETIVER%20JAVA%20VTV121EO312.pdf (Peak Report TIC, Valerianol 6.13%; Indonesian Vetiver Java lot VTV719EO312 sample per report header) |
| Maaliol | 1.52% | 1.52–1.52% | sesquiterpene alcohol | View sourceCertificate of Analysis VETIVER JAVA VTV121EO312 https://www.lgbotanicals.com/assets/images/Certificate%20of%20Analysis%20VETIVER%20JAVA%20VTV121EO312.pdf (Peak Report TIC, Maaliol 1.52%) |
| gamma-Eudesmol | 0.32% | 0.32–0.32% | sesquiterpene alcohol | View sourceCertificate of Analysis VETIVER JAVA VTV121EO312 https://www.lgbotanicals.com/assets/images/Certificate%20of%20Analysis%20VETIVER%20JAVA%20VTV121EO312.pdf (Peak Report TIC, gamma-Eudesmol 0.32%) |
| alpha-Furabinen-15-ol | 0.26% | 0.26–0.26% | sesquiterpene alcohol | View sourceCertificate of Analysis VETIVER JAVA VTV121EO312 https://www.lgbotanicals.com/assets/images/Certificate%20of%20Analysis%20VETIVER%20JAVA%20VTV121EO312.pdf (Peak Report TIC, alpha-Furabinen-15-ol 0.26%) |
| Nigritene isomer | 0.25% | 0.25–0.25% | sesquiterpene hydrocarbon | View sourceCertificate of Analysis VETIVER JAVA VTV121EO312 https://www.lgbotanicals.com/assets/images/Certificate%20of%20Analysis%20VETIVER%20JAVA%20VTV121EO312.pdf (Peak Report TIC, Nigritene isomer 0.25%) |
| gamma-Vetivenene | 3.64% | 3.64–3.64% | sesquiterpene hydrocarbon | View sourceCertificate of Analysis VETIVER JAVA VTV121EO312 https://www.lgbotanicals.com/assets/images/Certificate%20of%20Analysis%20VETIVER%20JAVA%20VTV121EO312.pdf (Peak Report TIC, gamma-Vetivenene 3.64%) |
| Vetivenene isomer | 2.41% | 2.41–2.41% | sesquiterpene hydrocarbon | View sourceCertificate of Analysis VETIVER JAVA VTV121EO312 https://www.lgbotanicals.com/assets/images/Certificate%20of%20Analysis%20VETIVER%20JAVA%20VTV121EO312.pdf (Peak Report TIC, Vetivenene isomer, R.Time 55.491, Area% 2.41) |
| 3,5,11-Eudesmatriene isomer | 0.2% | 0.2–0.2% | sesquiterpene hydrocarbon | View sourceCertificate of Analysis VETIVER JAVA VTV121EO312 https://www.lgbotanicals.com/assets/images/Certificate%20of%20Analysis%20VETIVER%20JAVA%20VTV121EO312.pdf (Peak Report TIC, 3,5,11-Eudesmatriene isomer, R.Time 56.375, Area% 0.20) |
| Vetivenene analogue | 0.22% | 0.22–0.22% | sesquiterpene hydrocarbon | View sourceCertificate of Analysis VETIVER JAVA VTV121EO312 https://www.lgbotanicals.com/assets/images/Certificate%20of%20Analysis%20VETIVER%20JAVA%20VTV121EO312.pdf (Peak Report TIC, Vetivenene analogue, R.Time 57.016, Area% 0.22) |
| alpha-Cadinol | 0.26% | 0.26–0.26% | sesquiterpene alcohol | View sourceCertificate of Analysis VETIVER JAVA VTV121EO312 https://www.lgbotanicals.com/assets/images/Certificate%20of%20Analysis%20VETIVER%20JAVA%20VTV121EO312.pdf (Peak Report TIC, co-eluting peak '2-epi-Ziza-6(13)-en-3-alpha-ol isomer + alpha-Cadinol', Area% 0.26) |
| Khusimol analogue | 0.41% | 0.41–0.41% | sesquiterpene alcohol | View sourceCertificate of Analysis VETIVER JAVA VTV121EO312 https://www.lgbotanicals.com/assets/images/Certificate%20of%20Analysis%20VETIVER%20JAVA%20VTV121EO312.pdf (Peak Report TIC, Khusimol analogue, Area% 0.41) |
| Valencene | 0.63% | 0.63–0.63% | sesquiterpene hydrocarbon | View sourceCertificate of Analysis VETIVER JAVA VTV121EO312 https://www.lgbotanicals.com/assets/images/Certificate%20of%20Analysis%20VETIVER%20JAVA%20VTV121EO312.pdf (Peak Report TIC, Valencene, R.Time 51.436, Area% 0.63) |
| beta-Vetispirene isomer | 2.33% | 2.33–2.33% | sesquiterpene hydrocarbon | View sourceCertificate of Analysis VETIVER JAVA VTV121EO312 https://www.lgbotanicals.com/assets/images/Certificate%20of%20Analysis%20VETIVER%20JAVA%20VTV121EO312.pdf (Peak Report TIC, row 33 'beta-Vetispirene', R.Time 51.247, Area% 2.33; distinct chromatographic peak from the VTV719EO312-lot beta-Vetispirene entry) |
Profile source: Certificate of Analysis VETIVER JAVA VTV719EO312; Certificate of Analysis VETIVER JAVA VTV121EO312; VETIVER OIL JAVA CHEMICAL COMPOSITION (GC-MS) LOT NO. 13464; Vetiver Essential Oil, Java; Vetiver Essential Oil profile at AromaWeb · https://www.lgbotanicals.com/assets/images/Certificate%20of%20Analysis%20VETIVER%20JAVA%20VTV719EO312.pdf ; https://shayandcompany.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Vetiver-Essential-Oil-GCMS-Shay-and-Company-Lot13464.pdf ; https://www.lgbotanicals.com/Vetiver-Essential-Oil-Java_p_312.html (Vetiveria zizanioides, steam distilled roots, rich earthy smoky from Java) ; https://www.aromaweb.com/essential-oils/vetiver-essential-oil.php (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.
- traditionally used in aromatherapy for grounding, calming effect
- reported to support restful sleep in evening diffusion blends
- used in perfumery as a smoky, woody base note distinct from Bourbon/Haiti types
- traditionally associated with easing occasional stress and nervous tension
- reported to support a centered, stable feeling in massage blends
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
Good decisions start with knowing what is — and isn't — in the evidence.
- 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 Java batch.
- Missing source type: directly readable public CAS registry or supplier COA pages for several Java vetiver sesquiterpenes, so most constituent CAS fields remain null rather than guessed.
- The Java record uses multiple public lots to widen directly readable coverage while staying within the same origin and extraction profile.