Essential Oil Details
Introduction
Semenovia frigida (Apiaceae) is an aromatic perennial herb widely distributed in mountainous regions. Like many members of the Apiaceae family, it produces essential oils rich in bioactive terpenes that contribute to its characteristic fragrance and medicinal value
Other Details
The essential oil of Semenovia frigida was extracted from aerial parts by hydrodistillation, yielding 0.3% (v/w). GC–MS analysis revealed 41 constituents, accounting for 98.9% of the total oil composition. The dominant compounds were germacrene D (19.1%), ?-pinene (10.9%), ?-pinene (8.6%), and ?-3-carene (8.4%), highlighting a terpene-rich chemical profile. The oil demonstrated notable antimicrobial and antioxidant activities, supporting its pharmacological potential.
Reference
Masoudi, S., Faridchehr, A., Alizadehfard, S., Zabarjadshiraz, N., Chalabian, F., Taghizadfarid, R., & Rustaiyan, A. (2011). Chemical composition and antibacterial activity of the essential oils of Semenovia frigida and Chaerophyllum bulbosum from Iran. Chemistry of Natural Compounds, 47(5), 829-832.
Major Compound Details
| Serial No. | Compound Name | Compound Percentage(%) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Neryl Acetate | 16.2 |
| 2 | Spathulenol | 14.5 |
| 3 | Citronellol | 13.8 |
Minor Compound Details
| Serial No. | Compound Name | Compound Percentage(%) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hexadecanoic Acid | 5.5 |
| 2 | Beta-Eudesmol | 5.3 |
| 3 | Caryophyllene Oxide | 4.8 |
| 4 | Geranyl Isobutyrate | 3.8 |
| 5 | Beta-Caryophyllene | 3.2 |
| 6 | Tetradecanoic Acid | 2.3 |
| 7 | Nerolidol | 2.8 |
| 8 | Linalool | 2.8 |
| 9 | Viridiflorol | 1.6 |
| 10 | 10-Epi-Gamma-Eudesmol | 1.8 |
| 11 | Piperitone | 1.7 |
| 12 | Alpha terpineol | 1.6 |
| 13 | Geraniol | 1.8 |
| 14 | A-Humulene | 0.2 |
| 15 | Cuparene | 0.2 |
| 16 | Lavandulyl Acetate | 0.6 |
| 17 | Hexadecane | 0.6 |
| 18 | Geranyl Acetate | 0.6 |
| 19 | Decane | 0.4 |