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- Linalool
- 1,8-Cineole
- Linalyl acetate
- Camphor
- Borneol
- Terpinen-4-ol
- Lavandulyl acetate
* Oxygenated monoterpenes responsible for the valuable scent of
lavender (>90%)

Oxygenated monoterpenes in Lavandula angustifolia essential oil

Aprotosoaie, A. C., Gille, E., Trifan, A., Luca, V. S., & Miron, A. (2017). Essential oils of Lavandula genus: a systematic review of their chemistry. Phytochemistry Reviews, 16(4), 761-799.

Essential oils of Lavandula genus: a systematic review of their chemistry

Sensory character: Woody-camphoraceaous, dry minty.


Characteristics of  Borneol

- Sensory character: Fresh, floral, sweet, lemon notes
- One of the two main compounds in the essential oils of L.angustifolia (1.1–53.5%)
- The rainfall and subsequent temperature drop decrease the content of linalool in lavender flowers

Characteristics of Linalool

- Sensory character: Fresh-mint-like, camphoraceous
- One of the components of L. angustifolia EO (0.31–44.4%)
- Usually predominate in the essential oils from lavenders leaves and stems
- High levels of 1,8-cineole diminish the quality of true lavender flowers essential oil providing harsher notes 
- 1,8-Cineole has an aromatic camphor-like odour while camphor confers musty, penetrating, slightly minty notes
- Algerian essential oil is 1,8-cineole/camphor chemotype (37.8/24.6%) that is highly attractive for insecticidal use


Characteristics of 1,8-Cineole

- Sensory character: Floral, herbal, bergamot, lavender and woody
- One of the two main compounds in the essential oils of L.angustifolia (4.2–56.70%)

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