Germacrene
Germacrenes are a group of five naturally occurring volatile organic hydrocarbons of the sesquiterpene and cycloalkene class. Germacrenes are typically produced in a number of plant species for their antimicrobial and insecticidal properties, though they also play a role as insect pheromones. Two prominent molecules are germacrene A and germacrene D.
Structures
Germacrene has five isomers.Natural occurrences
The essential oils of deadnettles, hedgenettles, and Clausena anisata are characterized by their high contents of germacrene D. Germacrene B is a major component of patchouli oil.General
Germacrene A
Germacrene D
Category:Sesquiterpenes
Category:Cycloalkenes
B