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Verbenone

Terpenoids Monoterpenes

A bicyclic monoterpene ketone with a fresh, camphoraceous aroma, found in rosemary and verbena oils; used in aromatherapy and noted as an insect semiochemical.

Sources · 2

Where Does It Come From?

Verbenone is one of the monoterpenes, found in Rosemary and Spanish sage.

Source Rosemary Rosmarinus officinalis Herb monograph →
Also found in
Spanish sage Monograph coming soon

Concentration

Content by Source

Concentrations not reported. No percent-dry-weight or mg/g figures have been published for this compound in its source plants.

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