what substance is in Lavender that makes it smell nice??

Subject: what substance is in Lavender that makes it smell nice??

Date: Thu Sep 9 05:16:03 1999
Posted by Sandy H
Grade level: 10-12 School: No school entered.
City: No city entered. State/Province: No state entered. Country: new zealand
Area of science: Chemistry
ID: 936868563.Ch

Message:


Hi~ I did a extraction of essential oil in lavender last week.... and when 
i was lookin up some references on what's in the essential oil that makes 
it essential oils..... and i couldnt find anything for lavender... 
(i found limonene for lemon, menthol for mint and another one for apple- 
that's quite long)
can u please help me... thanks for your time... =)

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