Essential oil analysis of Nepeta cilicia Boiss.

Kökdil G., Tanker M., Kurucu S., TOPÇU G.

Flavour and Fragrance Journal, vol.12, no.2, pp.99-101, 1997 (SCI-Expanded) identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 12 Issue: 2
  • Publication Date: 1997
  • Journal Name: Flavour and Fragrance Journal
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.99-101
  • Keywords: Essential oil composition, Lamiaceae, Nepeta cilicia Boiss., β-caryophyllene, β-caryophyllene oxide
  • Ankara University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

The chemical composition of the essential oil obtained from the leaves and flowers of Nepeta cilicia Boiss. was examined by using capillary GC and GC-MS. Twenty-three constituents were identified, accounting for 96.6% of the oil. The essential oil of N. cilicia was characterized by a high percentage of sesquiterpenes, mainly β-caryophyllene oxide (40.7%), β-caryophyllene (15.7%), α-copaene (7.3%) and β-cubebene (6.6%). No nepetalactones were found in the oil.