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Chemical diversity of essential oil from lavandin (Lavandula × intermedia Emeric ex Loisel) landraces in Croatia

The cultivation of lavandin (Lavandula × intermedia Emeric ex Loisel) has a long tradition in Croatia. Cultivation began on the islands of Hvar and Vis, from where it spread to the mainland. The high yield and good quality of the essential oil enabled the cultivation to maintain through the years. The aim of this work was to thoroughly investigate the essential oil composition of landraces originating from two islands (Hvar and Vis) and one from the mainland (Jastrebarsko). A total of 18 samples were analyzed by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry to determine their chemical profile. The main compounds determined were linalool, 1, 8-cineole, linalyl acetate and camphor. The results of the study showed differences between landraces in the content of certain compounds. The study deals more closely with the differences in the content of camphor and linalyl acetate, which are often used as parameters for determining the quality and, at the same time, the price of the essential oil. By chemoprofiling the compounds, the best specimens can be selected for use in aromatherapy and cosmetics.

lavandin, Lavandula × intermedia, essential oil composition, GC-MS

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