Compound Monograph

Beta-transfarnesene

A farnesane-type acyclic sesquiterpene hydrocarbon found in many plant essential oils.

Classification

Beta-transfarnesene 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-transfarnesene is one of the sesquiterpenes, found in Muira Puama.