Journal of Essential Oil Research · 1994 · 12 citations · 2 references
Life SciencesBotanyPlant SciencesEthnobotanyPlant BiochemistryPlant PhysiologyAroma CompoundsAromatic PlantsPlant ProductsVolatile Aroma AnalysisExtractive DistillationPlant-based OilsSteam Distillation
ABSTRACT The chemical composition of the oil of Alpinia breviligulata Gagnep., obtained by steam distillation of the leaves, was examined by GC and GC/MS. About 60 constituents were present in the oil, from which 40 components could be identified and quantified. The main compounds were found to be caryophyllene oxide (23.1%) and α-pinene (17.7%).
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