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Analysis of the essential oil of Mexican oregano (Lippia graveolens HBK) |
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| Authors: | J Pino A Rosado R Baluja P Borges |
| Abstract: | The composition of the volatile oil of Mexican oregano (Lippia graveolens HBK) isolated by steam distillation was investigated by means of column chromatography, gas chromatography and mass spectrometry. A total of 33 components were identified including 22 hydrocarbons, 4 alcohols, 4 ethers, 2 phenols and 1 ketone. Of the 33 components observed in the present study 7 were identified in Mexican oregano for the first time. |
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