8008-88-6

Basic information

• Product Name: Valerian root oil
• Synonyms: baldrianoel;baldrianoil;Oils,valerian;Valeriana officinalis oil;VALERIAN EXTRACT;VALERIAN OIL;VALERIAN ROOT;VALERIAN ROOT EXTRACT
• CAS NO: 8008-88-6
• Molecular Formula: C15H26O
• Molecular Weight: 222.36634
• EINECS: 232-501-7
• Product Categories: Nutraceuticals;Herb extract
• Mol File: 8008-88-6.mol
• Article Data: 0

Chemical Properties

• Flash Point: 44°C
• Appearance: /
• Density: 0.942-0.984
• Refractive Index: 1.4860-1.5025
• CAS DataBase Reference: Valerian root oil(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: Valerian root oil(8008-88-6)
• EPA Substance Registry System: Valerian root oil(8008-88-6)

Safety Data

• Hazardous Substances Data: 8008-88-6(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

Description

Valerian root oil, derived from the Valeriana officinalis plant, is a complex and aromatic essential oil. It is known for its calming, soothing, and anti-spasmodic therapeutic activities. The oil is composed of various constituents, including alkaloids, gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA), volatile oils (such as valerenic acid), formate, flavones, and terpenes. It is obtained by steam distillation of the dried root and is present in quantities of 0.5 to 2 percent depending on the plant variety and place of growth.

Uses

Used in Pharmaceutical Industry:
Valerian root oil is used as a calming and soothing agent for its anti-spasmodic properties.
Used in Cosmetic Industry:
Valerian root oil is used as a perfuming and odor-masking agent in cosmetic formulations.
Used in Tobacco Industry:
Valerian root oil is used as a tobacco perfume to enhance the aroma of tobacco products.
Used in Flavor Industry:
Valerian root oil is used as a flavoring agent in the food and beverage industry.
Used in Fragrance Industry:
Valerian root oil is used as an industrial odorant to create certain effects in fragrance compositions.
Chemical Properties:
Valerian root oil is a yellow-green to yellow-brown liquid with a strong, characteristic, penetrating odor. It becomes dark and viscous upon aging or exposure to air. The oil is soluble in alcohol, ether, chloroform, acetone, benzene, and carbon disulfide, and is combustible. The main component of the oil is bornyl acetate, along with other bornyl esters, terpene and sesquiterpene hydrocarbons, and free isovaleric acid, which contributes to the oil's odor. Indian valerian oil, produced from the roots of Valeriana wallichii DC., has a musky, woody, balsamic, and earthy odor. Indian jatamansi oil is obtained from the Valerianaceae species Nardostachys grandiflora DC. Valerian oil is produced in limited quantities and is used in flavor and fragrance compositions only in very low dosages.

Chief constituents

Pinene, camphene, borneol, and esters of borneol and valeric acid.