Asian Journal of Scientific Research1992-14542077-2076Asian Network for Scientific Information10.3923/ajsr.2008.518.524Myrtus communis Essential Oil Obtained by Steam Driving Distillation]]>MoghraniHouria MaachiRachida 5200815This study consists of the valorization of the essential
oil of dry leaves of this plant (Myrtus communis L.) obtained by
steam driving. This research was undertaken in order to characterize the
essential oil during spring season of the Myrtle, coming from a mountainous
area, located roughly at 100 km in the east of Algiers. The analysis of
this oil was carried out by gas chromatography and gas chromatography
coupled with mass spectroscopy. This analysis revealed that the 1, 8-cineole
and limonene represent the major compound of this oil. Also, the mode
of exit versus time of the various compounds of the oil was studied. The
fraction collected between 15 and 30 min revealed to contain 47. 33% in
1, 8-cineole and limonene.]]>Aidi, W., W.B. Mhamedi, J. Striti and B. Marzouk,2006Murtus communis leaves.]]>2006pp: 4747Benchelah, C., H. Bouziane and M. Maka,20042191197Boutekedjiret, C., F. Bentahar, R. Belabbes and J.M. Bessiere,200318481484Busman, D.V., M.G.B. Zoghbi, R.C.V. Potiguara and E.H.A. Andrade,20053312691273Ciccarelli, D., F. Garbari and A.M. Pagni,20082038593Gauthier R., M. Gourai and J. Bellakhdar,1988497117Messaoud, C., Y. Zaouali, A. Bensalah, M.L. Khouidja and M. Boussaid,200520577582Naceurim H., M. Romdhane, B. Jamoussi and M. Abderraba,20062006pp: 48Ozcan, M. and O. Erkmen,2001212658660Pandolfi, P.,19981st Edn.,pp: 193pp: 193Roatbi, M., A. Duquenoy and P. Giampaoli,200778708714Sefidkon, F., K. Abbasi and G.B. Khaniki,2006Satureja hortensis.]]>991923Gardeli, C., P. Vassiliki, M. Athanasios, T. Kibouris and M. Komaitis,2008Pistacia lentiscus L. and Myrtus communis L.: Evaluation of antioxidant capacity of methanolic extracts.]]>10711201130