Analysis of the Leaf Oil of Araucaria cunninghamii Sweet. Grown In Nigeria.

Authors :: Olawore, Nureni O.
Isiaka
Ogunwande, A.
Source :: Journal of Essential Oil Research. Jul/Aug2005, Vol. 17 Issue 4, p459-461. 3p. 1 Chart.
Publication Year :: 2005
Abstract: The yield and chemical composition of the oil obtained by hydrodistillation of the leaves of Araucaria cunninghamii Sweet., grown in the southwest region of Nigeria are reported. The analyses were made by GC and GC/MS. The oil was found to contain α-pinene (14.8%), terpinen-4-ol (14.7%), shyobunol (8.9%) and spathulenol (8.8%) as major constituents. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]