GC-MSD Analysis of the Melaleuca Alternofolia Chemical Composition

In recent decades Melaleuca alternifolia has gained increasing attention in scientific circles due to its broad-spectrum germicidal and antimicrobial effects. The aim of this study was to analyse its essential oil by the GC-MSD. The main constituent was terpinen-4-ol with 38.5% in content, followed by α-pinene (18.4% in content) and γ-terpinene (14.0% in content). Beside the mentioned components 24 other constituents were detected which in total make less than 30.00% of the studied essential oil.