Composition of the essential oil of Ocimum basilicum L. Cultivated in Turkey
Journal of Essential Oil Research, vol.7, no.2, pp.203-205, 1995 (Scopus)
- Publication Type: Article / Article
- Volume: 7 Issue: 2
- Publication Date: 1995
- Doi Number: 10.1080/10412905.1995.9698501
- Journal Name: Journal of Essential Oil Research
- Journal Indexes: Scopus
- Page Numbers: pp.203-205
- Keywords: (E)-methyl cinnamate, 1, 8-cineole, Essential oil composition, Labiatae, Linalool, Ocimum basilicum
- Anadolu University Affiliated: Yes
Abstract
Water and steam distilled essential oils obtained from Ocimum hasilicum L. cultivated in Turkey were examined by GC and GC/MS. Sixty compounds representing 90% of the oils were identified. Linalool, (E)-methyl cinnamate and 1, 8-cineole were the major constituents in both oils. © 1995 Allured Publishing Corp.