Monoterpenes
- Name
- Monoterpenes
- Accession Number
- DBCAT001046
- Description
Compounds with a core of 10 carbons generally formed via the mevalonate pathway from the combination of 3,3-dimethylallyl pyrophosphate and isopentenyl pyrophosphate. They are cyclized and oxidized in a variety of ways. Due to the low molecular weight many of them exist in the form of essential oils (OILS, VOLATILE).
- Drugs
Drug Drug Description Camphor A compound used topically to help relieve pain and also as a topical antiseptic. May also be used in vaporizers to help suppress coughing. This medication should not be swallowed. Thymol An essential oil found in various over-the-counter antibacterial and antifungal products. Pyrethrum extract A chrysanthemum flower extract used to treat head, pubic, and body lice. Eucalyptol A common ingredient in mouthwash and cosmetics derived naturally from the eucalyptus plant that is frequently used to to improve symptoms of airway mucus hypersecretion. Menthol Not Annotated (4R)-limonene Limonene is common in cosmetic products. As the main odor constituent of citrus (plant family Rutaceae), D-limonene is used in food manufacturing and some medicines, e.g. as a flavoring to... Thiocamphor Not Available Camphane Not Available Permethrin An insecticide used to prevent infestation with Sarcoptes scabiei (scabies). Deramciclane Investigated for use/treatment in anxiety disorders. Ecamsule A sunscreen agent found in sunscreens that absorbs UV rays. Enzacamene An ingredient used in sunscreen to block UVB radiation. Borneol Not Annotated Terpin hydrate An expectorant used to treat bronchitis, pneumonia, bronchiectasis, COPD, and infectious or inflammatory diseases of the upper respiratory tract. Deltamethrin Not Annotated Xibornol A lipophilic antiseptic indicated as an adjunct in the treatment of susceptible oral infections. Phenothrin A pyrethroid indicated in the treatment of head lice. Cypermethrin A medication used to treat parasitic skin diseases. Bioallethrin Bioallethrin was used for lice and scabies infestation. Other pyrethroids are now used in place of bioallethrin. Tetramethrin Not Annotated Cyfluthrin Not Annotated Geraniol Geraniol is approved for use within allergenic epicutaneous patch tests which are indicated for use as an aid in the diagnosis of allergic contact dermatitis (ACD) in persons 6 years... Bornyl acetate Not Annotated Bifenthrin Bifenthrin is under investigation in clinical trial NCT01560247 (Percutaneous Recanalization in Ischemic Stroke Management in Europe Observational Registry). alpha-Pinene A mono-terpene indicated in combination with other plant-derived compounds for the treatment of bladder, kidney, and urinary stones. beta-Pinene A mono-terpene indicated in combination with other plant-derived compounds for the treatment of bladder, kidney, and urinary stones. Carvasept A medication used to treat hemorrhoids, anal fissures, and pruritus ani. Camphene An excipient in medications for flavouring. Fenchone An ingredient used in medication to treat kidney, bladder, and urinary tract stones. Menthone A medication used to treat stone formation in the gallbladder and liver. Verbenone Not Annotated Carvacrol Not Annotated Thyme oil Not Annotated GS-100 GS-100 is an adeno-associated virus serotype 9 virus particle containing viral DNA that includes an expression cassette containing the human NGLY1 gene coding sequence Fenvalerate Not Annotated - Drugs & Drug Targets