Thujene
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| Thujene | |
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| IUPAC name | 1-isopropyl-4-methylbicyclo[3.1.0]hex-3-ene |
| Other names | α-Thujene 3-Thujene Thujiene |
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| CAS number | [2867-05-2] |
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| SMILES | CC1=CCC2(C1C2)C(C)C |
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| Molecular formula | C10H16 |
| Molar mass | 136.23404 |
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Thujene (or α-thujene) is a natural organic compound classified as a monoterpene. It is found in the essential oils of a variety of plants, and contributes pungency to the flavor of some herbs such as Summer savory.[1]
The term thujene usually refers to α-thujene, a less common chemically-related double-bond isomer is known as β-thujene (or 2-thujene). Another double-bond isomer is known as sabinene.
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| α-Thujene | β-Thujene | Sabinene |
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[edit] References
- ^ PDR for Herbal Medicines, Third Edition, Joerg Gruenwald (Editor), page 802. ISBN 1563635127
- L. Tschugaeff (1900). "Ueber das Thujen, ein neues bicyclisches Terpen". Berichte der deutschen chemischen Gesellschaft 33 (3): 3118–3126. doi:.
