Compound Monograph
alpha-Bisabolol oxide B
alpha-Bisabolol oxide B is a sesquiterpene oxide found in the essential oil of chamomile.
Classification
alpha-Bisabolol oxide B is a sesquiterpene (oxide), 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-Bisabolol oxide B is a naturally occurring sesquiterpene (oxide), found in German chamomile and 2 other sources. It is well tolerated orally (low toxicity).
Research & Evidence
alpha-Bisabolol oxide B is a sesquiterpene oxide of German chamomile essential oil, occurring alongside alpha-bisabolol and bisabolol oxide A. It contributes to the characteristic terpenoid composition of chamomile but has not been characterised in any depth as an isolated compound.