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Main Constituents of Essential Oils


Published on: 07/09/ 2009 | By: Alex Quek | Rating: Unrated | Total Views: 828
About The Author: Mr Alexander Quek Poh Liak, graduated in 1986 from Kolej Tunku Abdul Rahman, Kuala Lumpur with a Diploma in Science (with Distinction in Chemistry and Mathematics) and a Bachelor of Science Degree (Magna Cum Laude) from Campbell University, North Carolina, USA. He has more than 20 years experience in the Chemical Industry, especially in Personal Care and Household Care industries.
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  • In general, essential oils consist of chemical compounds which have hydrogen, carbon and oxygen as their building blocks. These can be subdivided into two groups:
  • Hydrocarbons – made up almost exclusively of terpenes.
  • Oxygenated compounds – mainly alcohols, aldehydes, esters, ketones, oxides and phenols.

  • Acids, lactones, sulphur and nitrogen compounds are sometimes also present.

  • True essential oils may only be obtained by the methods of distillation or expression that preserve the life-giving vital essence of the plant.


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