Comparative study of α and β- pinene content in volatile oils of Abies alba, Pinus sylvestris, Juniperus communis, Rosmarinus officinalis, Salvia officinalis and Coriandrum sativum

Abstract

The study describes the composition of volatile oils obtained by steam distillation of water fir (Abies alba), pine (Pinus sylvestris), juniper (Juniperus communis), rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis), sage (Salvia officinalis), and coriander (Coriandrum sativum) using the gas chromatography technique coupled with mass spectrometry (GC-MS). Chromatographic profile revealed the presence of specific components for each studied volatile oil. It noted the presence ofα andβ- pinene in all volatile oils studied at different concentrations. Volatile oils studied, from green sources and rich inα, β-pinene will be used as raw materials for creating products with anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, bronchodilators properties