[GC-MS analysis of essential oils from seeds of Myristica fragrans in Chinese market]

Zhongguo Zhong Yao Za Zhi. 2004 Apr;29(4):339-42.
[Article in Chinese]

Abstract

Objective: To analyze the constituents of the essential oils extracted from nine samples of commercial seeds of Myristica fragrans Houtt respectively and to provide qualities control foundations.

Method: Water steam distillation and GC-MS were used.

Result: 95-118 compounds were separated respectively. 79 Compounds being identified which were 95.18%-98.70% of the total essential oil.

Conclusion: Myristicin (39.63%) and terpene series were the main compounds.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Allylbenzene Derivatives
  • Benzyl Compounds / analysis*
  • Dioxolanes / analysis*
  • Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry / methods
  • Myristica / chemistry*
  • Oils, Volatile / chemistry
  • Oils, Volatile / isolation & purification*
  • Plants, Medicinal / chemistry*
  • Pyrogallol / analogs & derivatives*
  • Pyrogallol / analysis*
  • Seeds / chemistry
  • Terpenes / analysis

Substances

  • Allylbenzene Derivatives
  • Benzyl Compounds
  • Dioxolanes
  • Oils, Volatile
  • Terpenes
  • Pyrogallol
  • myristicin