(Finals) Pcog Lec Quiz 1 Flashcards
Ethereal oils
Volatile oils
Ethereal oil (according to Google) can also be Essential Oil
Volatile oils are essences of what?
Olea aetherea
4 Characteristics of Volatile oils?
- Possess a characteristic odor
- High refractive index, Optically-active
- Immiscible with water but can be sufficiently made to impart their odor in water (as in aromatic waters)
- May act as insect repellant or attractant
Family of the plant part: Glandular hairs
Lamiaceae/Labiatae
5 General uses of Volatile Oils
- Spices
- Condiments
- Flavorants
- Odorant
- Carminative
Family of the plant part: Schizogenous/Lysigenous ducts
Pinaceae, Rutaceae
Family of the plant part: Oil tubes/vittae
Umbelliferae/Apiaceae
Family of the plant part: Modified parenchymal cells
Piperaceae
2 Isoprene Units
Monoterpenes
3 Isoprene Units
Sesquiterpenes
4 Isoprene Units
Diterpenes
6 Isoprene Units
Triterpenes
8 Isoprene Units
Tetraterpenes
Building block of Terpenes
Isoprene
Most abundant terpenoid in nature
Monoterpenes
Largest class of terpenoid
Sesquiterpenes