1996•Flavour and Fragrance JournalRequires access

Constituents ofVitex agnus-castus L. Essential Oil

Felice Senatore, Giovanna Della Porta, Ernesto Reverchon

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Essential oils were obtained by hydrodistillation of leaves, inflorescences and fruits of Vitex agnus-castus L. (Verbenaceae). Yields ranged from 0.8 to 1.8% on dry weight basis. Eighty-five compounds were identified by GC-MS. The ratio of hydrocarbon oxygen-containing components was nearly 1:1. 1,8-Cineole, αterpinol, sabinene, β-caryophyllene and β-selinene and cis-β-farnesene were the main components in the oils.

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Key concepts: Chemistry, Sabinene, Vitex, Verbenaceae, Essential oil, Traditional medicine, Caryophyllene, Terpene