The presence of terpinen-4-ol in the steam distillates from Melaleuca argentea, At. 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 H218O 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.
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The origin of terpinen-4-ol in the steam distillates of Melaleuca argentea, M. dissitiflora and M. linariifolia
Journal of Essential Oil Research, Vol.11(1), pp.49-53
1999
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- Title
- The origin of terpinen-4-ol in the steam distillates of Melaleuca argentea, M. dissitiflora and M. linariifolia
- Creators
- Charles P Cornwell - University of Western SydneyDavid N Leach - University of Western SydneyS Grant Wyllie - University of Western Sydney
- Publication Details
- Journal of Essential Oil Research, Vol.11(1), pp.49-53
- Identifiers
- 1080; 991012821108602368
- Academic Unit
- Southern Cross Plant Science
- Resource Type
- Journal article