Compound Monograph

Chrysanthenone

A monoterpene ketone found in the essential oil of feverfew.

Classification

Chrysanthenone 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? (1)

Chrysanthenone is one of the monoterpenes, found in Feverfew.