[Analysis of compositions of the essential oil from Curcuma aromatica by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry]

Zhong Yao Cai. 2012 Jul;35(7):1102-4.
[Article in Chinese]

Abstract

Objective: To analyze the compositions of the essential oil from the rhizome of Curcuma aromatica in Guangxi.

Methods: The essential oil from the rhizome of Curcuma aromatica was extrated by steam distillation and analysed by GC-MS.

Results: 50 chemical constituents accounting for 93.11% of total content were identified.

Conclusion: The main components are eucalyptol (53.86%), neocurdione (9.89%), linalool (4.24%), camphor (3.14%), alpha-terpineol (2.94%) and germacrone (2.89%).

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Curcuma / chemistry*
  • Cyclohexane Monoterpenes
  • Cyclohexanols / analysis*
  • Cyclohexanols / chemistry
  • Cyclohexenes / analysis
  • Cyclohexenes / chemistry
  • Distillation / methods
  • Eucalyptol
  • Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry
  • Monoterpenes / analysis*
  • Monoterpenes / chemistry
  • Oils, Volatile / chemistry*
  • Oils, Volatile / isolation & purification
  • Plant Oils / chemistry
  • Plant Oils / isolation & purification
  • Plants, Medicinal / chemistry*
  • Rhizome / chemistry
  • Steam

Substances

  • Cyclohexane Monoterpenes
  • Cyclohexanols
  • Cyclohexenes
  • Monoterpenes
  • Oils, Volatile
  • Plant Oils
  • Steam
  • alpha-terpineol
  • Eucalyptol