- Journal of International Environmental Application and Science
- Vol: 13 Issue: 1
- Essential Oil Composition from Juniperus communis Originated from Albania
Essential Oil Composition from Juniperus communis Originated from Albania
Authors : A. Buci, E. Hodaj-çeliku, H. Manaj, S. Abazi, S. Drushku, D. Lazari
Pages : 15-19
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Publication Date : 2018-03-30
Article Type : Research
Abstract :The essential oil of juniper berries ( Juniperus communis L., Cupressaceae) is traditionally used for medicinal and flavoring purposes. The aim of the present study was to contribute to the knowledge of the essential-oil composition of J. communis , which was performed by capillary GC-MS with an HP-5 column and with an EI detector. Identification of the compounds was made by comparison of mass spectra and retention indices with literature records J. communis L. is composed mainly of monoterpene (71.8%) and sesquiterpene hydrocarbons (18.7%). Totally were identified (98.2%) of the chemical constituents amounting to 56 compounds and the principalwere: α-pinene (35.8%), β-myrcene (19.9%), sabinene (10.0%) and germacene D (4.5%).Keywords : Essential oil, α-pinene, GC-MS, Juniperus communis