Profile: AlPaCa S.A specializes in offering guaiac, cabreuva, petit grain and vetiver oils & derivatives. Vetiver oil is the essential oil obtained from the steam distillation of the roots of the vetiver plant. Guaiyl acetate is manufactured by acetylation of guaiac wood oil using acetic anhydride. It is a fragrant chemical having an elegant, mild, tea-rose-like odor. It is used as a fixative in luxury perfumes.