Table 1 The chemical information of major components of patchouli
From: Pharmacological activities and mechanisms of action of Pogostemon cablin Benth: a review
| Chemical name | Formula | Type of compound | Molecular weight (g/mol) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Volatile components | |||
| Patchouli alcohol | C15H26O | Sesquiterpenes | 222.37 |
| α, β-patchoulene | C15H24 | Sesquiterpene | 204.36 |
| Patchoulene epoxide | C15H24O | Sesquiterpene | 220.36 |
| α, β-Guaiene | C15H24 | Sesquiterpene | 204.36 |
| β-Caryophyllene | C15H24 | Sesquiterpene | 204.36 |
| Trans-Caryophyllene | C15H24 | Sesquiterpene | 204.36 |
| β-Elemene | C15H24 | Sesquiterpene | 204.36 |
| Pogostone | C12H16O4 | Pyrone | 224.26 |
| Non-volatile components | |||
| Pachypodol | C18H16O7 | Flavonoids | 344.32 |
| Retusine | C19H18O7 | Flavonoids | 358.35 |
| Ombuin | C17H14O7 | Flavonoids | 330.29 |
| Apigenin | C15H10O5 | Flavonoids | 270.24 |
| β-Sitosterol | C29H50O | Phytosterols | 414.72 |
| Stigmasterol | C29H48O | Phytosterols | 412.70 |
| Isocrenatoside | C29H34O15 | Glycosides | 622.58 |
| Tilianin | C22H22O10 | Glycosides | 446.41 |
| 3ʺ-O-Methylcrenatoside | C29H36O15 | Glycosides | 624.59 |
| Dibutyl phthalate | C16H22O4 | Organic Acids | 278.35 |
| Tschimganical A | C11H16O3 | Others | 196.25 |