The sesquiterpenoids (+)-δ-cadinene, epicubenol and cubenol in the essential oils of the Myrtaceae are by-products of the acid-solvolysis of the sesquiterpene alcohols cubebol and epicubebol. This solvolysis can occur during leaf ageing or steam distillation. Significant proportions of these compounds can be found in many members of the Myrtaceae, most notably commercial tea tree (Melaleuca alternifolia and M. linariifolia).
Journal article
Origin of (+)-δ-cadinene and the cubenols in the essential oils of the Myrtaceae
Flavour and Fragrance Journal, Vol.15(5), pp.352-361
2000
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- Title
- Origin of (+)-δ-cadinene and the cubenols in the essential oils of the Myrtaceae
- Creators
- Charles P Cromwell - Australian Botanical ProductsNarsimha Reddy - University of Western SydneyDavid N Leach - Southern Cross UniversityS Grant Wyllie - University of Western Sydney
- Publication Details
- Flavour and Fragrance Journal, Vol.15(5), pp.352-361
- Identifiers
- 1079; 991012821141302368
- Academic Unit
- Southern Cross Plant Science
- Resource Type
- Journal article