para-Cymene

Other names

Dolcymen, Camphogen

Molecular formula

C₁₀ H₁₄

Molar mass

134.22 g

Physical state

liquid

Solubility

virtually insoluble in water

Occurrence

This terpene is found mainly in Mediterranean herbs, especially in the leaves and stems of laurel, oregano, thyme or savory.

Medicinal properties

para-Cymene has antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, anxiolytic, analgesic, antioxidant, and antifungal properties. It is also used as an inhibitor in cancer cell growth.