Constituents of Lemon Grass (Cymbopogencitratus) Oil

Abstract

Abstract Cymbopogenctratus oil was extracted by maceration using n-hexane. The oil was then analyzed by GC-MS. The GC-MS analysis showed the presence of 57constituents. Major components are: 1. 2,6 octadienal, 3,7-dimethyl, (E) (43.20%). 2. 2,6 octadienal, 3,7-dimethyl, (Z) (31.36%). 3. 5, hepten-2-one, 6methyl, (3.87%).