Compound Monograph

alpha-Bisabolol oxide B

Terpenoids Sesquiterpenes Natural (plant-derived)

alpha-Bisabolol oxide B is a sesquiterpene oxide found in the essential oil of chamomile.

Sources · 3

Where Does It Come From?

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).

Also found in
Roman chamomile Monograph coming soon

Concentration

Content by Source

Concentrations not reported. No percent-dry-weight or mg/g figures have been published for this compound in its source plants.

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 characterized in any depth as an isolated compound.