AromaDb: A Database of Plant's Aroma Molecules

Essential Oil Details

Essential Name
: Gardenia jasminoides
Plant Name
: Cape jasmine
Plant Variety Name
: NA
Plant Tissue Name
: Flowers

Introduction

The essential oil of Gardenia jasminoides was extracted through hydro-distillation. Its chemical composition was analyzed using gas chromatography–mass spectrometry (GC–MS), and compound identification was supported by Kovats Index (KI) values. The major constituents of the essential oil were identified as linalool, ?-farnesene, (Z)-3-hexenyl tiglate, and trans-?-ocimene.

Other Details

The essential oil of Gardenia jasminoides exhibited notable antimicrobial activity against Staphylococcus aureus, Staphylococcus epidermidis, and Escherichia coli. In addition, the oil demonstrated strong antioxidant potential, with a TEAC value of 2.56 mg Trolox/ml and a FRAP value of 7.27 mg Fe²?/ml.

Reference

Chaichana, J., Niwatananun, W., Vejabhikul, S., Somna, S., & Chansakaow, S. (2009). Volatile constituents and biological activities of Gardenia jasminoides. J Health Res23(3), 141-5.

Major Compound Details

Serial No.Compound Name Compound Percentage(%)
1 Linalool 21.49
2 Trans-Beta-Ocimene 8.64

Minor Compound Details

Serial No.Compound Name Compound Percentage(%)
1 Guaiol 6.36
2 Hexyl Tiglate 4.84
3 Bulnesol 4.26
4 Alpha terpineol 3.05
5 Geraniol 2.49
6 Calarene 2.22
7 Z-3-Hexenyl Benzoate 1.75
8 Tetracosane 1.01
9 Nerol 0.75
10 (E)-Caryophyllene 0.66
11 cis-ocimene 0.24