Compound Monograph
Acorone
A spirocyclic acorane-type sesquiterpene ketone from the rhizome oil of calamus (sweet flag); a characteristic constituent with little independent pharmacological data established.
Classification
Acorone is one of the sesquiterpenes, part of the terpenoids class. The largest class of plant compounds, built from five-carbon isoprene units — the essential-oil aromatics, resins, bitter principles, saponins, and plant sterols.
Where Does It Come From? (1)
Acorone is one of the sesquiterpenes, found in Calamus.