Marques, Marcia Ortiz M.Facanali, RoselaineHaber, Lenita L.Vieira, Maria Ap. R. [UNESP]2022-04-292022-04-292012-07-01Medicinal Essential Oils: Chemical, Pharmacological and Therapeutic Aspects, p. 3-22.http://hdl.handle.net/11449/227506Essential oils constitute important raw materials for the food, beverage,pharmaceutical, and perfumery industries. The production and chemical composition ofessential oils are influenced by genetic and agronomic factors, among others. Thischapter discusses the chemistry of essential oils, especially the historical, biosynthetic,and agronomic aspects. © 2012 Nova Science Publishers, Inc. All rights reserved.3-22engCapítulo de livro2-s2.0-84892972052