Compound Monograph
beta-Bourbonene
A tricyclic sesquiterpene hydrocarbon found in peppermint and other essential oils.
Classification
beta-Bourbonene 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? (1)
beta-Bourbonene is one of the sesquiterpenes, found in Peppermint.