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.