Vetiveryl Acetate D
Woody, Root Vetiver, Sweet, Dry, Powerful
Supplied as 5% in DPG.
About this material
Vetiveryl Acetate is a semi-synthetic compound derived from vetiver oil that is commonly used in perfumery.
It comes from the roots of the vetiver plant (Chrysopogon zizanioides), a grass native to India
It’s an acetate ester, specifically the acetic acid ester of vetiverol, a sesquiterpene alcohol found in vetiver oil.
Frequently used in both masculine and unisex fragrances.
It adds depth, longevity, and a refined woody backbone without the rough edges of natural vetiver.
Vetiveryl acetate is favored for its versatility, stability, and pleasant refinement of vetiver’s rugged aroma.
It can act as a fixative and is often blended with other woody notes, musks, citrus, and florals.
Vetiveryl acetate is inherently long-lasting, but combining it with musks and Ambroxan enhances performance.
You’ll find it in perfumes like:
- Terre d’Hermès by Hermès
- Grey Vetiver by Tom Ford
- Encre Noire by Lalique
- Molecule 03 by Escentric Molecules
Scent character
Highlights from the material’s listed odour profile.
Note position
Base note
Material character
A closer lookOdour strength
Listed qualitative strength
Tenacity / substantivity
357 hour(s)
at 100%
Listed reference conditions
Supplied strength is 5% in DPG.
Fragrance development
Base note
Illustrative note development · no measured evaporation data
Molecular identity
C17H26O2
- Molecular weight
- 262.4 g/mol
- IUPAC name
- (4,8-dimethyl-2-propan-2-ylidene-3,3a,4,5,6,8a-hexahydro-1H-azulen-6-yl) acetate
More compound properties
Computed and structural reference properties for the named compound. These are not measured supplier specifications or properties of a complete dilution, mixture or batch.
- XLogP (computed)
- 3.6
- Exact mass (Da)
- 262.193280068
- Monoisotopic mass (Da)
- 262.193280068
- Topological polar surface area (Ų)
- 26.3
- Complexity
- 427
- Formal charge
- 0
- Hydrogen bond donors
- 0
- Hydrogen bond acceptors
- 2
- Rotatable bonds
- 2
- Heavy atoms
- 19
- Isotope atoms
- 0
- Atom stereocentres
- 4
- Bond stereocentres
- 0
- Covalent units
- 1
- SMILES
- CC1CC(C=C(C2C1CC(=C(C)C)C2)C)OC(=O)C
- InChI
- InChI=1S/C17H26O2/c1-10(2)14-8-16-11(3)6-15(19-13(5)18)7-12(4)17(16)9-14/h6,12,15-17H,7-9H2,1-5H3
- InChIKey
- UAVFEMBKDRODDE-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Reference data checked 2026-10-27.
Structure of the named active material; product supplied at 5% in DPG.
This molecular reference matches the catalogue’s recorded CAS and formula. It does not confirm the supplied grade, purity, stereochemistry, isomer proportions, composition, impurities or unlisted constituents.
Fragrance allergen reference
Generic regulatory reference only. This is not a supplier allergen declaration, measured composition, allergen-free claim or finished-product labelling assessment.
Raw undiluted material reference. These data refer to the named active material, not the complete supplied dilution. A raw-material IFRA ceiling is not a use level for this diluted product. The assessor must account for the actual concentration, carrier and all other formula contributions.
European Union / Northern Ireland
No direct listed-entry CAS match in this jurisdiction’s held reference set. This does not mean the material is allergen-free. Constituents, grouped entries and natural-material composition may require further review.
Finished-cosmetic declaration thresholds: greater than 0.001% leave-on; greater than 0.01% rinse-off. Apply the current target-market rules to the actual complete formulation; no concentration is inferred here.
Commission Regulation (EU) 2023/1545 · Regulation (EU) 2023/1545 with 11 November 2025 corrigendum; checked 2026-10-26.
Held EU transition dates: placing noncompliant products on the market until 2026-07-31; making them available until 2028-07-31. Check applicability and current law for the intended market. 2025 corrigendum.
Great Britain
No direct listed-entry CAS match in this jurisdiction’s held reference set. This does not mean the material is allergen-free. Constituents, grouped entries and natural-material composition may require further review.
Finished-cosmetic declaration thresholds: greater than 0.001% leave-on; greater than 0.01% rinse-off. Apply the current target-market rules to the actual complete formulation; no concentration is inferred here.
Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009, Annex III (Great Britain) · legislation.gov.uk current text checked 2026-10-26.
Current supplier composition or allergen declarations are required to assess naturals, bases, mixtures and actual concentrations. Reference data checked 2026-10-26; bundle 2026-10-27. Supplementary private documents remain separate.
Product specification
| CAS number | 62563-80-8 |
|---|---|
| Odour description (decreasing) | Woody, Root Vetiver, Sweet, Dry, Powerful |
| Odour strength | Medium |
| Perfumery use | Effective from the smallest traces through to 0.90%Listed perfumery guidance; this is not an IFRA limit. |
| Substantivity | 357 hour(s) at 100% |
| Solvent | DPG to give a 5% solution of Vetiveryl Acetate |
| Physical state | Liquid |
| Synonyms | Vetiver Acetate Java, Vetivert Acetate |
| Recorded name / preparation | (4,8-dimethyl-2-propan-2-ylidene-3,3a,4,5,6,8a-hexahydro-1H-azulen-6-yl) acetate |
| Named active molecular formula | C₁₇H₂₆O₂ |
| IFRA document scope | Where an IFRA document is shared with the raw material, it refers to the raw, undiluted material. It is supplied as a reference for this diluted product; its stated limits are not limits for the supplied dilution. Check the document scope and assess the intended finished formulation. This notice does not confirm that a document is available. |
Safety & handling
Hazard statements:
- H315 Causes skin irritation.
- H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction.
- H319 Causes serious eye irritation.
- H401 Toxic to aquatic life.
- H411 Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
Precautionary statements:
- P261 Avoid breathing vapour or dust.
- P264 Wash hands and other contacted skin thoroughly after handling.
- P272 Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace.
- P273 Avoid release to the environment.
- P280 Wear protective gloves/eye protection/face protection.
- P302+P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water.
- P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
- P333+P313 If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention.
- P337+P313 If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.
- P362 Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse.
- P391 Collect spillage.
- P501 Dispose of contents/container to approved disposal site, in accordance with local regulations.
Professional/Industrial use only.
Datasheets & customer documents
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Documentation Supply PolicyIFRA formulation guide
Generic reference only — not an IFRA certificate, compliance decision or use recommendation. The Responsible Person and qualified safety assessor must assess the actual finished formula using current applicable IFRA Standards, supplementary documentation where available and the CPSR.
Raw undiluted material reference. These data refer to the named active material, not the complete supplied dilution. A raw-material IFRA ceiling is not a use level for this diluted product. The assessor must account for the actual concentration, carrier and all other formula contributions.
Source: 51st Amendment overview, held source checked 2026-10-21. Bundle 2026-10-27. Individual Standards prevail over the overview.
Acetylated Vetiver oil
RESTRICTION · CAS 62563-80-8, 68917-34-0, 73246-97-6, 84082-84-8
Category 4 — fine fragrance: 0.9% in the finished consumer product
All applicable specification, purity and other Standard conditions must also be met.
All IFRA categories and Standard conditions
| Category 1 | 0.05% in the finished consumer product |
|---|---|
| Category 2 | 0.05% in the finished consumer product |
| Category 3 | 0.05% in the finished consumer product |
| Category 4 | 0.9% in the finished consumer product |
| Category 5A | 0.1% in the finished consumer product |
| Category 5B | 0.1% in the finished consumer product |
| Category 5C | 0.1% in the finished consumer product |
| Category 5D | 0.033% in the finished consumer product |
| Category 6 | 0.098% in the finished consumer product |
| Category 7A | 0.1% in the finished consumer product |
| Category 7B | 0.1% in the finished consumer product |
| Category 8 | 0.033% in the finished consumer product |
| Category 9 | 0.2% in the finished consumer product |
| Category 10A | 0.2% in the finished consumer product |
| Category 10B | 3.8% in the finished consumer product |
| Category 11A | 0.033% in the finished consumer product |
| Category 11B | 0.033% in the finished consumer product |
| Category 12 | No numeric restriction in this overview cell; review the full Standard and other applicable requirements. |
CAS numbers (comment): The scope of this Standard includes, but is not limited to the CAS number(s) indicated above; any other CAS number(s) used to identify this fragrance ingredient should be considered in scope as well.
Contributions from other sources: None to consider
Flavor use consideration: Due to the possible ingestion of small amounts of fragrance ingredients from their use in products in Categories 1 and 6, materials must not only comply with IFRA Standards but must also be recognized as safe as a flavoring ingredient as defined by the IOFI Code of Practice (www.iofi.org). For more details see chapter 1 of the Guidance for the use of IFRA Standards.
IFRA Standard type: RESTRICTION
Intrinsic property driving the risk management measure: DERMAL SENSITIZATION AND SYSTEMIC TOXICITY
Amendment revised: 49
Existing creations deadline: February 10, 2022
New creations deadline: February 10, 2021
IFRA source overview · Individual IFRA Standards and supplementary documentation
Supplier certificates and private documents are separate evidence. Their availability does not determine whether this generic guide is shown. This is a dated local reference, not a live regulatory feed.
Creative ideas to explore
Creative directions, not tested formulas.Woods in daylight
With bergamot and a crisp citrus openingExplore a spare wood structure with citrus providing the opening contrast. Compare a brighter version with the wood reference and follow how the outline changes, keeping the later impression as important as the first moment.
A softer grain
With sandalwood and a musk directionSet the woody material beside a softer wood reference, then compare a restrained musk variation. Decide whether your concept needs creamy texture, dry definition or more space between its parts before expanding the accord.
Petals on timber
With rose and a clear floral accordTry a flower-and-wood study in which both subjects remain recognisable. Compare the floral reference with the woody variation through the evaluation, noting whether the wood forms a useful backdrop or becomes the centre of the idea.








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