The Origin of Terpinen-4-ol in the Steam Distillates ofMelaleuca argentea, M. dissitifloraandM. linariifolia
- 1 January 1999
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Informa UK Limited in Journal of Essential Oil Research
- Vol. 11 (1), 49-53
- https://doi.org/10.1080/10412905.1999.9701068
Abstract
The presence of terpinen-4-ol in the steam distillates from Melaleuca argentea, M. dissitiflora and M. linariifolia can be linked to high levels of (+)-sabinene and cis- and trans-sabinene hydrate in the leaf material. Incorporation of 18O into the terpinen-4-ol from steam distillates performed in H2 18O confirms the generation of the terpinen-4-yl carbocation intermediate from (+)-sabinene and cis- and trans-sabinene hydrate. This same mechanism is also operating during leaf aging.Keywords
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