Study of the Chemical Composition of Essential Oils by Gas Chromatography

The various applications of essential oils account for the great interest in their study. Such applications may be found in the cosmetic industry, as ingredients of fragrances, decorative cosmetic, fine fragrances and flavouring, in the food industry, as aromas and flavours, in the pharmaceutical industry, as active components of medicines and as antibacterials/antimicrobials, and in aromatherapy. At present, there are many studies in which they are used as intermediaries in fine chemistry reactions, among other applications.