Compound Monograph

Calamene

A cadinane-type aromatic sesquiterpene (calamenene) found in various essential oils.

Classification

Calamene 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)

Calamene is one of the sesquiterpenes, found in Damiana.