The volatile constituents from the leaves, stalks, inflorescences and the whole plant of Ocimum micranthum, cultivated in the state of Pará, Brazil, were obtained by hydrodistillation and examined by GC/ MS. The major components identified were methyl- (E)-cinnamate (34.6-56.7%), carvone (10.4-16.1%), limonene (8.1-10.3%) and linalool (4.1-9.4%). The maximum yield in essential oil was furnished by the leaves (4.3%).
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