Valerian Oil, or Valeriana Officinalis Root Oil, is a liquid ingredient derived from botanical sources. It serves as both a flavoring agent in food, categorized under herb flavors, and a fragrance in cosmetics, classified within the floral fragrance family. This essential oil provides a distinctive valerian aroma and flavor, enhancing products in both industries.

Ingredient Name: Valerian Root Oil

INCI Name: Valeriana Officinalis Root Oil

Flavor: Valerian

Fragrance: Valerian

Labeling Claims: Acrylamide-free, Additive-free, Allergen-free, Animal Products-free, BSE-free, Colorants-free, Conflict minerals-free, Dioxane-free, Dioxin-free, Food Allergen-free, Formaldehyde-free, Geranyl Nitrile-Free, Glycol ether-free, Halal, Irradiation-free, Kosher, Listed in California Prop 65, Mycotoxins-free, Nanomaterials-free, Natural, Naturally Derived, Nitromusk-Free, Nitrosamines-free, Non-GMO, Nonylphenol-free, Not Tested on Animals, PAH-free, Paraben-free, Plant-Based, TSE-free, Vegan, Vegetarian

Ingredient Origin: Natural Origin, Plant Origin

Certifications & Compliance: CITES Compliant, EU Cosmetic Regulation 1223/2009 Compliant, Halal, IFRA Compliant, Kosher, REACH Exempt (Europe), Regulation (EU) No. 1169/2011, Regulation (EU) No. 1829/2003, Regulation (EU) No. 1830/2003

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Identification & Functionality

Flavor
Flavor Family
Flavor Ingredient Class
Fragrance
Fragrance Family
Fragrance Ingredient Class
INCI Name
Ingredient Name
Ingredient Origin
Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
Food Ingredients Functions
CAS Number (EU)
97927-0201
CAS Number (US)
8008-88-6
EC Number
232-501-7
FEMA Number
3100
Technologies
Product Families

Features & Benefits

Properties

Physical Form
Appearance
Yellow to brown clear mobile liquid
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Myrcene Contentapprox. 0.09%-
Volatile Organic Compounds (limonene)approx. 1.5%-
Volatile Organic Compounds (as p-Cymene)approx. 0.21%-
Specifications
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Refractive Index (at 20°C)1.4700 - 1.4850--
Specific Gravity (at 20/20°C)0.920 - 0.970--
Optical Rotation (at 20°C)-40.0 to -10.0°-
Heavy Metals
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Lead Contentmax. 10ppm-
Cadmium Contentmax. 1ppm-
Arsenic Contentmax. 3ppm-
Mercury Contentmax. 1ppm-

Regulatory & Compliance

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life
730 days
Storage Conditions
  • Keep containers tightly closed in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place.
  • Store locked up. Keep out of the reach of children.
  • Store away from other materials.