Compound Monograph

p-Cymene

An aromatic monoterpene and essential-oil constituent found in angelica, cannabis, damiana and feverfew.

Classification

p-Cymene 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? (6)

p-Cymene is one of the monoterpenes, found in Angelica, Cannabis, Damiana and 3 other sources.