The Leaf Oil of Daniellia ogea L.
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2004-08
Authors
Asekun, O.T.
Ekundayo, O.
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Taylor and Francis
Abstract
The investigation of the volatile compounds of the leaf oil of Daniellia ogea L. (Leguminosae) by capillary gas chromatography (GC) and gas chromatography/mass spectrometry (GC/MS) led to the identification of 31 com-pounds in the oil. The oil was found to be rich in sesquiterpenoids. The major compound was caryophyllene oxide (20.1%). Humulene oxide, α-humulene and β-selinene were also found in moderate amounts of 6.9%, 3.8% and 3.8%, respectively.
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Research Subject Categories::NATURAL SCIENCES::Chemistry::Organic chemistry , Daniellia ogea , Leguminosae , Essential oil , caryophyllene oxide , Composition
Citation
Asekun, O. T., & Ekundayo, O. (2004). The Leaf Oil of Daniellia ogea L. Journal of Essential Oil Research, Vol.16(4), 282-283pp.