Isolation and characterization of several aromatic sesquiterpenes from Commiphora myrrha

Nanqun Zhu, Shuqun Sheng, Shengmin Sang, Robert T. Rosen, Chi Tang Ho

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Abstract

The purification and structure characterization of seven aromatic sesquiterpenes from scented Commiphora myrrha are reported. Their structures were determined on the basis of spectral data, especially of NMR evidence. Among them, compound 1 is a new furanosesquiterpene and compound 2 is identified as a new natural aroma found in Commiphora spp. All compounds except 4 were isolated, for the first time, from Commiphora myrrha.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)282-285
Number of pages4
JournalFlavour and Fragrance Journal
Volume18
Issue number4
DOIs
StatePublished - Jul 2003
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • APCI-MS
  • Burseraceae
  • Commiphora myrrha
  • Myrrh
  • NMR
  • Sesquiterpene

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