What are the key aromatic compounds in this lavender oil?

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The composition is anchored by linalool 20–43% and linalyl acetate 25–47%, with camphor kept low at ≤1.5% — the exact characteristic-component windows set by GB/T 12653-2008 and ISO 3515 for true lavender oil. Key Compounds (GC-MS, per GB/T 12653-2008 / ISO 3515) CompoundContentRole in aromaLinalool20–43%Sweet floral-woody heartLinalyl acetate25–47%Fresh fruity-floral liftCamphor≤1.5%Herbaceous freshness, kept lowLavandulol & lavandulyl acetatepresentLavender typicityA low camphor level is the buying criterion that separates premium true lavender from cheaper lavandin. Every batch ships with a GC-MS report documenting these markers, so you can verify spec against the standard before payment.Request the GC-MS of the current lot and compare it directly with ISO 3515 limits in five minutes.

Compound	Content	Role in aroma
Linalool	20–43%	Sweet floral-woody heart
Linalyl acetate	25–47%	Fresh fruity-floral lift
Camphor	≤1.5%	Herbaceous freshness, kept low
Lavandulol & lavandulyl acetate	present	Lavender typicity

What are the key aromatic compounds in this lavender oil?

Key Compounds (GC-MS, per GB/T 12653-2008 / ISO 3515)

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