Compound Monograph
E-beta-farnesene
An acyclic sesquiterpene hydrocarbon and volatile component of peppermint essential oil.
Classification
E-beta-farnesene 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)
E-beta-farnesene is one of the sesquiterpenes, found in Peppermint.