Flavour and Fragrance Journal · 1998 · 48 citations · 0 references
Life SciencesMicrobiologyPlant SciencesFood AnalysisFood ChemistryMycologyAntibacterial AgentsAromatic PlantsBioactive Natural ProductsEssential Fatty AcidsMedicinal PlantsEscherichia ColiEssential Oil AnalysisEssential Oil ProfilingFloral Oils
The essential oils of fresh flowers, leaves and fruits of Murraya exotica L., cultivated in Egypt, were analysed by GC–MS. Forty-four components were identified in the oils. The monoterpene hydrocarbon α-pinene was the major constituent in all cases. The oils exhibited strong antifungal activity against Candida albicans and showed a modest antibacterial activity against Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Staphylococcus aureus and Sarchina lutea. © 1998 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.