Monoterpenes: Essential Oil Components with Valuable Features

Author:

Dehsheikh Anahita Boveiri1,Sourestani Mohammad Mahmoodi1,Dehsheikh Paria Boveiri1,Mottaghipisheh Javad2,Vitalini Sara3,Iriti Marcello3

Affiliation:

1. Horticultural Science Department, Faculty of Agriculture, Shahid Chamran University of Ahvaz, Ahvaz, Iran

2. Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Szeged, Eötvös u. 6, H-6720 Szeged, Hungary

3. Department of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, Milan State University, Milan, Italy

Abstract

Medicinal plants have a wide range of secondary metabolites including monoterpene. These volatile compounds are the main components of essential oils, belonging to the isoprenoid group and possessing valuable features for plants and humans. This review provides comprehensive information on chemical structures and classification of monoterpenes. It describes their biosynthesis pathways and introduces plant families and species rich in noteworthy monoterpenes. Bio-activities, pharmacological and pesticide effects as well as their mechanism of action are reported. Applications of these compounds in various industries are also included.

Funder

Shahid Chamran University of Ahvaz

Publisher

Bentham Science Publishers Ltd.

Subject

Drug Discovery,Pharmacology,General Medicine

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