The essential oils of Cinnamomum rhyncophyllum Miq. as natural sources of benzyl benzoate, safrole and methyl (E)-cinnamate

The leaf, bark and wood oils of Cinnamomum rhyncophyllum Miq. were investigated by gas chromatography on two columns of different polarity, retention indices and GC–MS. The oils were composed mainly of phenylpropanoids and benzylic compounds. The leaf oil may be a potential natural source of benzyl...

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Published in:Flavour and fragrance journal 2004-05, Vol.19 (3), p.260-262
Main Authors: Jantan, Ibrahim bin, Ayop, Norsiha, Mohd Ali, Nor Azah, Ahmad, Abu Said, Yalvema, Mira Febrina, Muhammad, Kartiniwati, Azizi, Azlina Razimahwati
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Applied sciences
benzyl benzoate
Biological and medical sciences
Chemical industry and chemicals
Cinnamomum rhyncophyllum
Cinnamomum rhyncophyllum Miq
essential oil composition
Essential oils, perfumes
Exact sciences and technology
General pharmacology
Lauraceae
Medical sciences
methyl (E)-cinnamate
Pharmacognosy. Homeopathy. Health food
Pharmacology. Drug treatments
safrole
Washing products. Cosmetics and toiletries. Perfumes
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Summary:The leaf, bark and wood oils of Cinnamomum rhyncophyllum Miq. were investigated by gas chromatography on two columns of different polarity, retention indices and GC–MS. The oils were composed mainly of phenylpropanoids and benzylic compounds. The leaf oil may be a potential natural source of benzyl benzoate, since it constituted up to 77% of the oil. Other compounds present in appreciable amounts in the oil were β‐phellandrene (6.3%) and methyl (E)‐cinnamate (4.2%). The bark and wood oils were found to possess compositional similarities with little variation in the levels of each component. Safrole (43.3–51.0%) and methyl (E)‐cinnamate (40.5–43.1%) were the major constituents in these oils. However, the bark oil could be distinguished from the wood oil by containing a higher concentration of benzyl benzoate. Copyright © 2004 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
ISSN:0882-5734
1099-1026
DOI:10.1002/ffj.1301