Chemical Composition of the Essential Oil of Commiphora erythraea
Published Dec 1, 2009 · M. Marcotullio, C. Santi, Gildas Norbert Oball-Mond Mwankie
Natural Product Communications
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Abstract
The essential oil composition of Commiphora erythraea (Ehrenb) Engl. is reported for the first time. The oil is rich in sesquiterpenes, particularly furanosesquiterpenes (50.3%). GC-MS analysis of the oil permitted differentiation between C. erythraea and C. kataf, two often confused species.
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Key takeawayThe essential oil of Commiphora erythraea is rich in sesquiterpenes, particularly furanosesquiterpenes, and can be differentiated from C. kataf, two often confused species, using GC-MS analysis.
PopulationOlder adults (50-71 years)
Sample size24
MethodsObservational
OutcomesBody Mass Index projections
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