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Clinical pharmacy PharmD program Third level Phytochemistry-1 (PG-504)

Acyclic Monoterpene

Structure Myrcene Ocimene

Source Humulus lupulus (Hops) رانيدلا ةشيشح Ocimum Basilicum
ناحيرلا
Family cannabinaceae
Family Labiatae

Lemon grass نوميللا ةشيشح

Uses Scenting soaps Scenting soaps

Acyclic Monoterpene

Pharmacological activities of Myrcene (reported by researches):

1- Analgesic effect: It is likely to be responsible for the medicinal properties of lemon
grass tea.
2- Antiinflammatory properties

Aromatic Monoterpene Hydrocarbons

P-Cymene

Source:

Oil of lemon, thyme and cinnamon.

Separation:

Fractional distillation followed by addition of KMnO4 on cold, to destroy other
constituents.

Use:
It is used in scenting soaps and many cosmetics.

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