GC-MS analysis of essential oils from seeds of Myristica fragrans in Chinese market.
- Author:
Ying WANG
1
;
Xiu-wei YANG
;
Hai-yan TAO
;
Hai-xin LIU
Author Information
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH: Benzyl Compounds; analysis; Dioxolanes; analysis; Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry; methods; Myristica fragrans; chemistry; Oils, Volatile; chemistry; isolation & purification; Plants, Medicinal; chemistry; Pyrogallol; analogs & derivatives; analysis; Seeds; chemistry; Terpenes; analysis
- From: China Journal of Chinese Materia Medica 2004;29(4):339-342
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
OBJECTIVETo analyze the constituents of the essential oils extracted from nine samples of commercial seeds of Myristica fragrans Houtt respectively and to provide qualities control foundations.
METHODWater steam distillation and GC-MS were used.
RESULT95-118 compounds were separated respectively. 79 Compounds being identified which were 95.18%-98.70% of the total essential oil.
CONCLUSIONMyristicin (39.63%) and terpene series were the main compounds.
