Linalool-rich essential oil from leaves of Croton cajucara Benth

Authors
Lopes, D Bizzo, HR Sobrinho, AFS Pereira, MVG
Citation
D. Lopes et al., Linalool-rich essential oil from leaves of Croton cajucara Benth, J ESSEN OIL, 12(6), 2000, pp. 705-708
Citations number
10
Categorie Soggetti
Food Science/Nutrition
Journal title
JOURNAL OF ESSENTIAL OIL RESEARCH
ISSN journal
10412905 → ACNP
Volume
12
Issue
6
Year of publication
2000
Pages
705 - 708
Database
ISI
SICI code
1041-2905(200011/12)12:6<705:LEOFLO>2.0.ZU;2-2
Abstract
The essential oil from the leaves of Croton cajucara Benth., locally known as sacaca, was analyzed by GC/MS. The major constituents were linalool (41. 2%), (E)-nerolidol (12.6%) and beta -caryophyllene (6.9%). A total of 49 co mpounds were identified, representing 89.6% of the oil. This oil may become a sustainable alternative to Rosewood oil.