Compound Monograph

Oxides 1

Oxides are a class of essential-oil constituents containing a cyclic ether oxygen (such as 1,8-cineole and rose oxide); they contribute to the aroma of woods like rosewood. Specific composition here is not well characterised.

Classification

Oxides 1 is one of the other constituents. Compounds outside the major chemical classes — nucleosides, simple amines, mixed volatile oils, and as-yet uncategorised constituents.

Where Does It Come From? (1)

Oxides 1 is one of the other constituents, found in Rosewood.