Green enrichment of α-terpineol from niaouli oil residue via molecular distillation

Key Points

• The central aim is to enhance α-terpineol from niaouli oil residue using molecular distillation.
• Utilized molecular distillation for the extraction process.
• Focused on enriching bioactive compounds from niaouli oil residue.
• α-terpineol was successfully enriched from niaouli oil residue.
• The enriched fraction exhibited significant antibacterial activity.
• Anti-inflammatory potential was also enhanced in the extracted fraction.