The GC-MS analysis of Elaeagnus angustifolia L. flowers essential oil

The quantity of essential oil obtained from the flowers of Elaeagnus angustifolia L. from the seaside area of Constanta, is of 0.05%. Two compounds, limonene and anethole in quantities of 1.068% (m/v) and 0.1855% (m/v) respectively were identified and determined quantitatively, by using reference substances through the GC-MS analysis of this species. With the help provided by our data base, using the defragmentation process, other six constituents were identified: ethyl cinnamate, 2-phenyl-ethyl benzoate, 2-phenyl-ethyl isovalerote, nerolidole, squalene and acetophenone. The antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties of these constituents are well-known due to the literature of specialty, which would justify the external use of the essential oil in the treatment of dermatological diseases.