A simple method to obtain essential oils from Salvia triloba L. and Laurus nobilis L. by using microwave-assisted hydrodistillation.
A microwave-assisted hydrodistillation protocol was modified to extract essential oils from leaves of Salvia triloba L. and Laurus nobilis L. The essential oils of these plants are generally obtained by hydrodistillation or steam distillation. The volatile compounds obtained by microwave-assisted hydrodistillation and hydrodistillation methods were analyzed by GC and GC/MS. Both distillation methods and analytical results were compared. 1,8-Cineole (46.8-54.2%) was the main component in the leaf oils of both samples. Although the distillation was accomplished in a shorter time, oil yields and 1,8-cineole contents were slightly higher in the microwave-assisted hydrodistillation compared to usual hydrodistillation. Microwave-assisted hydrodistillation appears to be an effective method for the production of essential oils.
Kosar
Müberra
M
Faculty of Pharmacy, Department of Pharmacognosy, Anadolu Univesity, Eskisehir, Tuekey. mkosar@anadolu.edu.tr
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D027442:Laurus / Q000737:chemistry*; D008872:Microwaves; D009822:Oils, Volatile / Q000737:chemistry / Q000302:isolation & purification*; D018515:Plant Leaves / Q000737:chemistry; D027544:Salvia / Q000737:chemistry*; D014421:Turkey
D009822:Oils, Volatile