Compound Monograph
D-Limonene
A cyclic monoterpene giving citrus aroma, abundant in camu camu essential oil.
Classification
D-Limonene 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)
D-Limonene is one of the monoterpenes, found in Camu-camu.