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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