What are the main aromatic compounds in this Shennong chrysanthemum oil, and is a GC-MS report available?
The oil is dominated by alcohols, esters and monoterpenes, with the signature borneol-camphor aldehydes/ketones and characteristic sesquiterpenes; a full quantified GC-MS report accompanies every batch.
Typical Composition (literature GC-MS)
| Compound class | Main constituents | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Alcohols | Verbenenol, cis-sabinol, linalool | ~25.8% |
| Esters | Myrtenyl acetate, chrysanthemenyl acetate | ~21.7% (leaf) |
| Monoterpenes | Eucalyptol, gamma-terpinene, zingiberene | ~14.0% |
| Aldehydes/ketones | Camphor, borneol | ~3.7% |
| Sesquiterpenes | beta-sesquiphellandrene, caryophyllene, farnesene | balance |
- Characteristic aroma markers: beta-sesquiphellandrene, zingiberene and gamma-terpinene
- The borneol-camphor aldehyde/ketone fraction drives the cooling "botanical borneol" character
- 63 constituents were identified in whole-herb oil by published research (Food Science, 2012)
GC-MS reports are provided with every batch and can be shared before shipment for your quality review.
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This article was published on 2026-09-07, and last updated on 2026-09-07. The article will be continuously updated.
