The Scientific and Technological Environment for African Economic Recovery and Development

Publication Type

Journal Article

Journal Name

Flavour and Fragrance Journal

Publication Date

1-1-1994

Abstract

The essential oil (average yield 4%) isolated by hydrodistillation from semi‐dried leaves of Ocimum keniense Ayobangira was analysed by GC and GC‐MS. A total of 22 compounds accounting for 86.8% were identified. 1,8‐Cineole (38%) and methyl chavicol (24%) were the major constituents. Other significant constituents were chavicol and sesquiterpene hydrocarbons. Copyright © 1994 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd

Keywords

1, 8‐Cineole, Ayobangira, Essential oil, GC‐MS, Herb Flowering tops, Lamiaceae, Leaves, Methyl chavicol, Ocimum keniense

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