Volatile Natural Products: Extraction, Characterization and Application
A special issue of Molecules (ISSN 1420-3049). This special issue belongs to the section "Natural Products Chemistry".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 July 2025 | Viewed by 392
Special Issue Editor
Interests: flavor and fragrance; essential oil; natural product
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Dear Colleagues,
Natural products originate from nature. The secondary metabolites of plants exist as small molecules, such as in essential oils and aromas. These compounds have various functions, including sterilization, antibacterial activity, antidepressant effects, insect repellency, stress relief, and sleep aid, and they can be developed into products like perfumes, cosmetics, food, and medicine. Modern scientific research typically begins with the extraction and purification of natural substances. After obtaining pure compounds, chemical instruments are used to identify their molecular structures and explore their applications. This Special Issue invites scholars who study volatile natural substances to contribute their academic expertise and publish their research findings.
Prof. Dr. Hsin-Chun Chen
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- volatile components
- aroma
- essential oil
- extraction methods
- gas chromatography
- gas chromatography–mass spectrometry
- natural products
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