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Chemical Structure

Chemical Structure

Properties of Esters in Essential Oils

Properties of Esters in Essential Oils

Contained in:

Contained in:

The hydrogen of an acid group is replaced by a hydrocarbon group of some kind.

This could be an alkyl group like methyl or ethyl, or one containing a benzene ring like phenyl. Where the acid in question is a carboxylic acid, the ester is a carboxylate.

If the acid is acetic acid, the ester is called an acetate.

Sedative, calming, spasmolytic, mucolitic, anti-fungal, anti-inflammatory. Useful for skin problems.

The most widespread group found in plant essences, which includes:

Linalyl acetate (found in clary sage and lavender)

Geranyl acetate (found in sweet marjoram).

The hydrogen of an acid group is replaced by a hydrocarbon group of some kind.

This could be an alkyl group like methyl or ethyl, or one containing a benzene ring like phenyl. Where the acid in question is a carboxylic acid, the ester is a carboxylate.

If the acid is acetic acid, the ester is called an acetate.

Sedative, calming, spasmolytic, mucolitic, anti-fungal, anti-inflammatory. Useful for skin problems.

The most widespread group found in plant essences, which includes:

Linalyl acetate (found in clary sage and lavender)

Geranyl acetate (found in sweet marjoram).

Bergamot

Chamomile (Roman)

Clary sage Lavender

Bergamot

Chamomile (Roman)

Clary sage Lavender

Esters

Esters