The chemical composition of two clary sage chemotypes and their hybrids

Oz Elnir, Uzi Ravid*, Eli Putievsky, Nativ Dudai, Gideon Ladizinsky

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Abstract

The chemical composition of two essential oil types of Salvia sclarea L. during early and late flowering stages was analysed. A new chemotype with relatively high citral, geranyl acetate and geraniol content was observed in two small populations growing in northern Israel. Comparison of the new chemotype with a Russian type showed a great difference in composition and organoleptic character between the two oils. The highest amount of mono‐ and sesquiterpene hydrocarbons was detected in the Israeli type, at the early flowering stage. The relative quantity of most components of hybrid oils was intermediate between those of the parent plants.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)153-155
Number of pages3
JournalFlavour and Fragrance Journal
Volume6
Issue number2
DOIs
StatePublished - Jun 1991

Keywords

  • Citral
  • Clary sage chemotypes
  • Essential oil
  • Gas chromatography
  • GC‐MS
  • Geraniol
  • Geranyl acetate
  • Hybrids
  • Labiatae
  • Salvia sclarea L.

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