Description

Hierochloe Odorata, Ext. CAS NO 91770-13-7 is a natural botanical extract derived from the sweetgrass plant, valued for its unique aromatic coumarin content. This extract is prized for its distinctive, sweet, hay-like fragrance and flavor profile, making it a sought-after ingredient in specialized formulations. It serves as a key raw material for flavor and fragrance houses, as well as manufacturers in the nutraceutical and traditional herbal product sectors seeking authentic, plant-based components.

Application

• Fragrance Formulation: Used as a base or middle note in premium perfumery, colognes, and personal care products for its characteristic sweet, coumarinic scent.
• Flavor Enhancement: Incorporated into specialty food and beverage flavors, particularly for creating vanilla, tobacco, hay, or tonka-like nuances.
• Aromatherapy & Wellness: Employed in essential oil blends, incense, and smudging products for its traditional aromatic and calming properties.
• Natural Cosmetics: Added to soaps, lotions, and creams as a natural fragrance component and for its potential skin-conditioning benefits.
• Herbal Supplements: Utilized in the formulation of traditional herbal supplements and extracts where the whole plant profile is desired.
• Tobacco Flavoring: Acts as a natural flavoring agent in certain tobacco products to enhance aroma and taste.

Basic Information

Product Name	Hierochloe Odorata, Ext.
CAS No.	91770-13-7
Molecular Formula	Contact for details
Molecular Weight	Contact for details
Synonyms	Sweetgrass Extract; Hierochloe odorata Extract; Vanilla Grass Extract; Holy Grass Extract; Seneca Grass Extract; Buffalo Grass Extract; Coumarin-containing Sweetgrass Extract; Anthoxanthum nitens Extract
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Hierochloe Odorata Extract is produced and tested under strict quality management protocols. We ensure identity, purity, and consistency through analytical methods including HPLC for key marker compounds and organoleptic evaluation. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing batch-specific results is provided with every shipment, confirming compliance with agreed specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This material is light-sensitive and easily oxidized; prolonged exposure to air, light, or heat should be avoided to maintain stability and organoleptic properties.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Brown to greenish-brown viscous liquid or paste
Odor	Characteristic, sweet, coumarin-like
Identification (TLC/HPLC)	Complies
Assay (Total Coumarins)	≥ X% (by HPLC)
Solvent Residue	Meets ICH guidelines
Heavy Metals	< 10 ppm
Microbiological Count	Meets target limits

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.