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.

INCI Name: Valeriana Officinalis Root Oil

Fragrance: Valerian

Raw Material Origin: Natural Origin, Plant Origin

Synonyms: Valerian, Valeriana Officinalis Collina,Ext.

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Enhanced TDS

Identification & Functionality

Flavor Family
Flavor Ingredient Class
Flavor Notes
Fragrance
Fragrance Family
Fragrance Ingredient Class
INCI Name
Ingredient Name
Raw Material 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.