Compound Monograph
Bicyclogermacrene
A bicyclic sesquiterpene hydrocarbon found in peppermint and many plant essential oils.
Classification
Bicyclogermacrene 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)
Bicyclogermacrene is one of the sesquiterpenes, found in Peppermint.