Origin of (+)-delta-cadinene and the cubenols in the essential oils of theMyrtaceae

Authors
Cornwell, CP Reddy, N Leach, DN Wyllie, SG
Citation
Cp. Cornwell et al., Origin of (+)-delta-cadinene and the cubenols in the essential oils of theMyrtaceae, FLAV FRAG J, 15(5), 2000, pp. 352-361
Citations number
27
Categorie Soggetti
Food Science/Nutrition
Journal title
FLAVOUR AND FRAGRANCE JOURNAL
ISSN journal
08825734 → ACNP
Volume
15
Issue
5
Year of publication
2000
Pages
352 - 361
Database
ISI
SICI code
0882-5734(200009/10)15:5<352:OO(ATC>2.0.ZU;2-D
Abstract
The sesquiterpenoids (+)-delta -cadinene, epicubenol and cubenol in the ess ential oils of the Myrtaceae are by-products of the acid-solvolysis of the sesquiterpene alcohols cubebol and epicubebol. This solvolysis can occur du ring leaf ageing or steam distillation. Significant proportions of these co mpounds can be found in many members of the Myrtaceae, most notably commerc ial tea tree (Melaleuca alternifolia and M. linariifolia). Copyright (C) 20 00 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.