Essential Oils of Rosemary (<i>Rosmarinus officinalis</i>L.). The Chemical Composition of Oils of Various Origins (Morocco, Spain, France)
Jean‐Claude Chalchat, Raymond-Philippe Garry, André Michet, B. Benjilali, J. L. Chabart
Journal of Essential Oil Research
Abstract
ABSTRACT The chemical composition of the essential oil of rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis L.) from various geographical origins (Morocco, Spain and France) was determined by GC/MS. Although 48 constituents were identified, the oils of different origins could be differentiated based both on their physicochemical characteristics and their major components. The Spanish oils were found to be rich in α-pinene (19.4–24.7%), 1,8-cineole (19.0–21.8%) and camphor (16.3–18.9%), while the French oils possessed α-pinene (19.9–35.1%), 1,8-cineole (5.3–24.8%) and bornyl acetate (1.2–14.3%). Moroccan oils were typically rich in 1,8-cineole (43.5–57.7%).
Extracted Claims
7 claims extracted from this paper into the knowledge graph
1,8-cineole is present in Spanish rosemary oil
“The Spanish oils were found to be rich in 1,8-cineole (19.0–21.8%)”
bornyl acetate is present in French rosemary oil
“The French oils possessed bornyl acetate (1.2–14.3%)”
1,8-cineole is present in Moroccan rosemary oil
“Moroccan oils were typically rich in 1,8-cineole (43.5–57.7%)”