Eucalyptus, a New Source of E-Methyl Cinnamate

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Abstract
Steam distillation of the leaf of a New England blackbutt, Eucalyptus sp. nov. aff. campanulata gave an essential oil rich in E-methyl cinnamate with trans-β-ocimene as minor component and methyl 2-methyl butyrate, α-pinene, cis-β-ocimene, Z-methyl cinnamate and α, β and γ-eudesmol as trace constitutents. Interpopulational studies showed a 2–6 percent range in oil yield with 94–99% E-methyl cinnamate content. The potential for the commercial development of this species in both plantations and natural stands was assessed.