Compound Monograph

alpha-Terpinene

A monoterpene hydrocarbon found in essential oils, reported in muira puama.

Classification

alpha-Terpinene is one of the monoterpenes, 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? (2)

alpha-Terpinene is one of the monoterpenes, found in Cannabis and Muira Puama.