Compound Monograph
epi-alpha-Cadinol
A cadinane-type sesquiterpene alcohol that occurs as a minor component of many plant essential oils, including graviola; reported antimicrobial activity is modest and largely uncharacterised on its own.
Classification
epi-alpha-Cadinol 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)
epi-alpha-Cadinol is one of the sesquiterpenes, found in Graviola.