Chemical characterization of Schinus molle L. essential oils from North Cyprus

Abstract

Analysis of hydrodistilled essential oils from dried leaves and fruits of Schinus molle L. collected from two localities in Lefkoşa (Nicosia), Northern Cyprus were analyzed by GC-FID and GC/MS. α-Phellandrene (31.5% -31.6%), (26.7%-36.3%), limonene (10.1%-11.4%), (12.5%-13.5%), β-phellandrene (9.9%-10.9%), (10.3%-12.2%) were identified as the major constituents, respectively. Moreover, myrcene was a main constituent identified only in fruits (18.5%-19.9%). While, bicyclogermacrene was the main component characterized in the leaf oils (12.0%-11.1%).

Keywords

• Essential oil,Schinus,Anacardiacea

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