Compound Monograph
Alpha-Cadinol
A bicyclic sesquiterpene alcohol of the cadinane family found in many plant essential oils and woods; reported to have antifungal and antibacterial activity.
Classification
Alpha-Cadinol 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-Cadinol is one of the sesquiterpenes, found in Cypress, Graviola and Juniper.