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| Catalog Number | CI-EO-0030 |
| Product Name | Valerian oil |
| CAS | 8008-88-6 |
| Synonyms | Gaultheria cumingiana oil |
| IUPAC Name | 4a,8a-dimethyl-7-propan-2-yl-3,4,5,6,7,8-hexahydro-2H-naphthalen-1-one |
| Molecular Weight | 222.37 g/mol |
| Molecular Formula | C15H26O |
| InChI | InChI=1S/C15H26O/c1-11(2)12-7-9-14(3)8-5-6-13(16)15(14,4)10-12/h11-12H,5-10H2,1-4H3 |
| InChI Key | HDVXJTYHXDVWQO-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| Flash Point | 44°C |
| Purity | 0.98 |
| Appearance | Liquid |
| Isomeric SMILES | CC(C)C1CCC2(CCCC(=O)C2(C1)C)C |
What are the chief constituents of Valerian root oil?
The chief constituents of Valerian root oil include pinene, camphene, borneol, and esters of borneol and valeric acid.
What are the chemical properties of Valerian root oil?
Valerian root oil is a yellowish or brownish liquid with a penetrating odor. It is soluble in alcohol, ether, chloroform, acetone, benzene, and carbon disulfide.
How is Valerian root oil obtained?
Valerian root oil is obtained by steam distillation of well-dried ground roots of Valeriana officinalis L.
What is the main component of Valerian oil?
The main component of Valerian oil is bornyl acetate, but it also contains other bornyl esters, terpene and sesquiterpene hydrocarbons, as well as free isovaleric acid.
What are some therapeutic activities of Valerian root oil?
The therapeutic activities of Valerian root oil include calming, soothing, and anti-spasmodic effects. It is also used in cosmetic formulations for perfuming and odor-masking action.
How is Indian valerian oil different from Valerian oil?
Indian valerian oil is produced from the roots of Valeriana wallichii DC. and has a musky, woody, balsamic, and earthy odor.
How is Valerian root oil used in the industry?
Valerian root oil is used in tobacco perfume, as an industrial odorant, and in flavor formulations.
What is the safety profile of Valerian root oil?
Valerian root oil has low toxicity by ingestion. When heated to decomposition it emits acrid smoke and irritating vapors.
What is the color and odor description of Valerian root oil?
Valerian root oil is described as yellowish to brownish in color, with a fresh green, warm, woody, balsam, rooty, and animal musk odor.
Why is it recommended not to use very old roots for distillation of Valerian oil?
Very old roots are not recommended for distillation of Valerian oil because of the high valeric acid content in the distilled product, which strongly affects the odor of the oil.
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