Thujene
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1-isopropyl-4-methylbicyclo[3.1.0]hex-3-ene |
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Other names
α-Thujene |
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| CAS number | 2867-05-2  |
| PubChem | 520384 |
| ChemSpider | 453920 |
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| Molecular formula | C10H16 |
| Molar mass | 136.23404 |
 (verify) (what is:  / ?)Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa) |
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Thujene (or α-thujene) is a natural organic compound classified as a monoterpene.[1] 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.[2]
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 |
[edit] See also
- Thujone
- Umbellulone, a thujene derivative
[edit] References
- ^ L. Tschugaeff (1900). "Ueber das Thujen, ein neues bicyclisches Terpen". Berichte der deutschen chemischen Gesellschaft 33 (3): 3118–3126. doi:10.1002/cber.19000330363.
- ^ PDR for Herbal Medicines, Third Edition, Joerg Gruenwald (Editor), page 802. ISBN 1563635127
