Compound Monograph
Isobornyl 2-methylbutanoate
A monoterpene ester (isobornyl ester) contributing to essential-oil aroma, reported in feverfew.
Classification
Isobornyl 2-methylbutanoate 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)
Isobornyl 2-methylbutanoate is one of the monoterpenes, found in Feverfew.