Compound Monograph
Elixene
A sesquiterpene hydrocarbon reported in muira puama essential oil.
Classification
Elixene 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)
Elixene is one of the sesquiterpenes, found in Muira Puama.