Table 1 Chemical composition of fenugreek essential oil.
No. | Compound | Composition (%) | Retention time (min) | KRI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | β-Pinene | 15.05 | 6.99 | 1023 |
2 | 2,5-Dimethylpyrazine | 6.14 | 7.78 | 1103 |
3 | 6-Methyl-5-hepten-2-one | 4.48 | 8.29 | 1206 |
4 | α-Pinene | 2.61 | 8.54 | 1109 |
5 | γ-Terpinene | 2.08 | 8.58 | 1251 |
6 | Camphor | 16.32 | 8.66 | 1514 |
7 | 3-Octen-2-one | 4.32 | 8.87 | 1538 |
8 | α-Campholenal | 2.63 | 8.89 | 1471 |
9 | β-Caryophyllene | 14.63 | 8.92 | 1679 |
10 | α-Terpineol | 2.77 | 9.34 | 1677 |
11 | Neryl acetate | 17.32 | 9.56 | 1828 |
12 | α-Selinene | 4.04 | 9.89 | 1738 |
13 | Geranial | 4.81 | 9.99 | 1579 |
Identification components (%) | 97.2 | |||
Yield (%) (w/fw) | 1.24 | |||
Omega 3 (18:3) | 15% of total oil |