terpenoid
Plant oil constituent
Terpenoids are a large and diverse class of organic compounds produced naturally by plants, fungi, and some animals.
They derive from isoprene units and include essential oils, resins, and steroids.
Many terpenoids have distinctive aromas and flavors, making them important in perfumes, flavorings, and traditional medicines.
The pine scent comes from terpenoids in the resin.
Scientists study terpenoids for potential pharmaceutical applications, including anti-inflammatory and anticancer properties.
Living production of molecules
- resinViscous plant secretion
- latexMilky plant-derived polymer
- oleoresinMixed plant secretion
- coniferCone-bearing tree
citrus · cannabis · eucalyptus · pine · lavender · mint · rosemary · hemp
Pleasing olfactory quality
- scentAirborne odor detected
- aromaPleasant distinctive smell
- essential oilConcentrated aromatic plant extract
- volatileLiable to sudden change
Cooling agent from plants
- limoneneCitrus rind terpene
- thymolPhenolic plant antiseptic
- spearmintMild-flavored mint species
- peppermintAromatic mint hybrid
citrus peel · ginger oil · juniper · coriander · caraway · dill · basil oil · bitter orange
Plant-derived color compound
Yew-derived antitumor compound
- cannabinoidHemp plant compound
- thymolPhenolic plant antiseptic
- mentholCooling agent from plants
- camphorAromatic crystalline insect deterrent
biosynthesis
Living production of molecules
conifer · citrus · cannabis · eucalyptus · pine · lavender · mint · rosemary · hemp · hops
fragrance
Pleasing olfactory quality
- scentAirborne odor detected
- aromaPleasant distinctive smell
- essential oilConcentrated aromatic plant extract
menthol
Cooling agent from plants
peppermint · citrus peel · ginger oil · juniper · coriander · caraway · dill · basil oil · bitter orange
carotenoid
Plant-derived color compound
taxol
Yew-derived antitumor compound
- cannabinoidHemp plant compound
- thymolPhenolic plant antiseptic
- mentholCooling agent from plants
- perfumerymusk, middle notes, vanilla, essential oils, fragrance oils
- phytochemicalsflavonoids, polyphenols, alkaloids, alkaloid, phenolics
- bitter compoundsquinine, strychnine, caffeine, theobromine, nicotine