J Integr Plant Biol. ›› 1988, Vol. 30 ›› Issue (6): -.

• Research Articles •    

Study on Chemical Constituents from the Essential Oil of Tagetes erecta

Shi Wan-yang, He Wei, Wen Guang-yu, Chu Jian-qin, Li Xu and Jiang Ming   

Abstract: The essential oil of leaves and the absolute from flower of Tagetes erecta were analysed by GC, GC/MS, IR, column chromatography. About 50 compounds in the essential oil have been identified, most of then are terpenone. 28 compounds in absolute have been identified. γ-, △-cadinene, cis-caryophyllene and other sesquiterpenes are major constituents in absolute The essential oil has good antibiotic activity and no irritability to human skin. It is a kind of useful natural fragrance.

Key words: Tagetes erecta, Essential oil, Absolute

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