Volatile constituents of five Citrus Petitgrain essential oils from Reunion

The Petitgrain essential oils of Citrus latifolia Tanaka (two varieties, Lime Tahiti and Lime de Perse) and Citrus limon (L.) Burm.f. (three varieties, Meyer, Eureka, Doux), Family Rutaceae, from Reunion Island (Indian Ocean) have been analysed by GC–MS. Some major components found on Supelcowax col...

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Published in:Flavour and fragrance journal 2005-07, Vol.20 (4), p.399-402
Main Authors: Smadja, Jacqueline, Rondeau, Philippe, Sing, Alain Shum Cheong
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Applied sciences
Aroma and flavouring agent industries
Biological and medical sciences
Chemical industry and chemicals
Citrus
Citrus latifolia
Citrus limon
essential oil
Essential oils, perfumes
Exact sciences and technology
Food industries
Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology
GC-MS
lemon
lime
Petitgrain
Rutaceae
Washing products. Cosmetics and toiletries. Perfumes
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Summary:The Petitgrain essential oils of Citrus latifolia Tanaka (two varieties, Lime Tahiti and Lime de Perse) and Citrus limon (L.) Burm.f. (three varieties, Meyer, Eureka, Doux), Family Rutaceae, from Reunion Island (Indian Ocean) have been analysed by GC–MS. Some major components found on Supelcowax column are β‐pinene, sabinene, limonene, citronellal, linalool, neral, geranial and neryl acetate, in different amounts according to variety. The chemical composition of each variety is responsible for the typical olfactory notes. Copyright © 2005 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
ISSN:0882-5734
1099-1026
DOI:10.1002/ffj.1438