Compound Monograph
alpha-Bisabolene
A sesquiterpene hydrocarbon (a bisabolene isomer, distinct from the alcohol bisabolol) found in the essential oils of angelica, myrrh and ginger; mainly an aroma constituent with limited pharmacological data.
Classification
alpha-Bisabolene 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? (3)
alpha-Bisabolene is one of the sesquiterpenes, found in Angelica, Ginger and Myrrh.