Abstract
The volatile constituents isolated from roots and rhizomes of Valeriana phu L. were investigated by GC and GUMS (EI) analysis. The roots and rhizomes yielded 0.64% (v/w) essential oil on a dry weight basis. From the oil 70 compounds Could he identified with a valerenal isomer (11.3%), valerianol (3.1%), patchouli alcohol (2.9%) and valeranone (2.2%) as the main components. One new component was isolated and identified as 1-hydroxy-1,11,11-trimethyldecahydrocyclopropane azulene-10-one for the first time in V. phu.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 437-440 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Journal of Essential Oil Research |
Volume | 21 |
Issue number | 5 |
Publication status | Published - 2009 |
Keywords
- Valeriana phu
- Valerianaceae
- essential oil composition
- valerenal
- NMR