Composition of the essential oil of Haplophyllum myrtifolium

Abstract

The chemical composition of the essential oil of Haplophyllum myrtifolium Boiss., endemic to Turkey, was examined by GC/MS. Ninety-seven compounds were characterized with linalool (12.8%), beta-caryophyllene (10.3 %), and methyleugenol (5.9 %) as the main constituents.