Compound Monograph

cis-Sabinene hydrate

A monoterpene alcohol contributing to the aroma of peppermint essential oil.

Classification

cis-Sabinene hydrate 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)

cis-Sabinene hydrate is one of the monoterpenes, found in Peppermint.