Uses
(?)-Isoledene may be used as an analytical reference standard for the quantification of the analyte in the extract of
Zingiber officinale and
Urtica dioica L. using gas-chromatography coupled to mass spectrometry (GC-MS) technique.
General Description
(?)-Isoledene belongs to the class of flavor and fragrance standards provided for the quality control of food and cosmetic products. It is one of the important components in the essential oils of leaves and fruits of green strawberry,
Pinus L. Taxa,
Bidens pilosa Linn. var.
Radiata, etc. (?)-Isoledene is also identified as one of the key components in
Urtica dioica L. plant and exhibits anti-repellent biological activity.