Compound Monograph

alpha-copaene

A tricyclic sesquiterpene hydrocarbon found in essential oils of damiana and muira puama.

Classification

alpha-copaene 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-copaene is one of the sesquiterpenes, found in Damiana, Gotu Kola and Muira Puama.