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In the present study, Origanum majorana L. essential oil (EO) was analyzed by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) and evaluated for free radical scavenging and anticholinesterase activities. GC-MS analysis revealed the presence of 4-terpineol (29.97%), γ-terpinene (15.40%), trans-sabinene hydrate (10.93), α-terpinene (6.86%), 3-cycolohexene-1-1 methanal,a,a4-trimethyl-,(S)-(CAS) (6.54%), and sabinene (3.91%) as main constituents. Origanum majorana L. EO exhibited concentration-dependent inhibitory effects on 2,2′-diphenylpicrylhydrazyl (DPPH•), hydroxyl radical, hydrogen peroxide, reducing power, and lipid peroxidation with IC50 values of 58.67, 67.11, 91.25, 78.67, and 68.75 µg/mL, respectively; while the IC50 values for the standard trolox were noted to be 23.95, 44.97, 51.30, 42.22, and 52.72 µg/mL, respectively. Interestingly, cholinesterase inhibitory activity was also found with IC50 values of 36.40 µg/mL. We can conclude that the marjoram EO has a significant potential to be used as a natural antioxidant and anti-AChE.

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The reaction of new cinnamonitriles containing the salicylyl moiety with active methylene reagents leads to the formation of the corresponding heterocycles. Their reaction with aniline yields the corresponding salicylanilide derivatives. The obtained pyrans and anilides were tested for molluscicidal activity.