Lavender oil lacks natural protection against autoxidation, forming strong contact allergens on air exposure

• Lavender oil is an essential oil frequently used as a fragrance ingredient and in traditional herbal medicine. We have previously studied the effect of air oxidation on the skin sensitizing potency of the monoterpenes linalyl acetate, linalool and β-caryophyllene, the main constituents of lavender oil.

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NATURVETENSKAP  -- Kemi (hsv//swe)

NATURAL SCIENCES  -- Chemical Sciences (hsv//eng)

Nyckelord

allergic contact dermatitis • autoxidation • essential oils • fragrances • gas chromatographic analysis • hydroperoxide • lavender oil • linalool • linalyl acetate • LLNA • patch testing

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