Neutral components from hexane extracts of Croton sellowii

Qualitative analyses by GC-FID and GC-MS of the neutral fractions from hexane extract of the leaves, stems and roots of Croton sellowii were carried out. Sesquiterpenoids, n-alkanes, aliphatic esters and aliphatic alcohols and alkyl benzene derivatives were identified. Caryophyllene oxide (46.8%) and trans-caryophyllene (40.8%) were most abundant in the leaves, while caryophyllene oxide (26.5%) and cubenol (16.7%) were the main constituents in the stems. In the roots, besides mesitylene (15.2%), the sesquiterpenes gamma-(7.6%), alpha-(6.9%) and beta-eudesmol (5.5%) were the most abundant components. All identified constituents are described for the first time in this species. Copyright (C) 2003 John Wiley Sons, Ltd.