Compound Monograph
Tricyclene
Tricyclene is a tricyclic monoterpene hydrocarbon found as a minor essential-oil component in many plants.
Classification
Tricyclene 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? (2)
Tricyclene is one of the monoterpenes, found in Feverfew and Yarrow.