Compound Monograph

Para-cymene

An aromatic monoterpene and essential-oil constituent reported in muira puama.

Classification

Para-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? (1)

Para-cymene is one of the monoterpenes, found in Muira Puama.