Esters are very common and are found in a large number of essential oils. They are antispasmodic, anti-inflammatory, anti-fungal, calming, and relaxing. Esters have an oxygen double bonded to a carbon that is bonded to another oxygen. Esters are calming and soothing. Their aromas tend to be floral and fruity. They tend to be middle notes, some closer to the top than others.
CHEMICAL CONSTITUENTS FOUND IN ESTERS
COMMON ESTERS
Chemicals | ||
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linalyl acetate | citronellyl acetate | neryl acetate |
benzyl benzoate | geranyl acetate | lavandulyl acetate |
bornyl acetate | fenchyl acetate | alpha-terpinyl acetate |
menthyl butyrate | methyl salicylate | |
eugenol acetate | isobutyl angelate | methyl N-methyl anthranilate |
ESSENTIAL OILS CONTENT OF ESTERS
Essential Oils | Percentage |
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Wintergreen | 97% |
Birch | 90% |
Onycha | 70% |
Roman Chamomile | 65% |
Clary Sage | 64% |
Petitgrain | 57% |
Cardamom | 50% |
Lavandin | 44% |
Helichrysum | 43% |
Jasmine | 43% |
Valerine | 42% |
Lavender | 39% |
Bergamot | 37% |
Spruce | 34% |
Tsuga | 33% |
Geranium | 23% |
Palmarosa | 21% |
Neroli | 19% |
Balsam Fir | 16% |
Juniper Berry | 16% |
Myrtle | 15% |
Douglas Fir | 14% |
Bay Laurel | 13% |
Celery Seed | 13% |
White Fir | 13% |
Clove Bud | 12% |
Lemongrass | 10% |
Rosemary Verbenon | 9% |
Cistus | 8% |
Lemon Eucalyptus | 8% |
Thuja | 8% |
Peppermint | 7% |
Silver Fir | 7% |
Cypress | 6% |
Marjoram | 6% |
Melissa | 6% |
Bitter Orange | 5% |
Coriander | 5% |
Garden Thyme | 5% |
Spanish Marjoram | 5% |
Basil | 4% |
Cassia | 4% |
Fleabane | 4% |
Ormenis | 4% |
Rose | 4% |
Angelica Root | 3% |
Carrot Seed | 3% |
Goldenrod | 3% |
Lemon | 3% |
Winter Savory | 3% |
Sage | 3% |
Spearmint | 3% |
Galbanum | 2% |
Hyssop | 2% |
Mandarin | 2% |
Orange | 2% |
Pine | 2% |
Ravensara | 2% |
Yarrow | 2% |
Cajeput | 2% |
Cedar Leaf | 1% |
Eucalyptus | 1% |
Wild Tansy | 1% |
Ledum | 1% |
Rosemary | 1% |
German Chamomile | 1% |
Vitex | 1% |