Thujene
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IUPAC name
1-Isopropyl-4-methylbicyclo[3.1.0]hex-3-ene
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Other names
α-Thujene
3-Thujene Thujiene | |||
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C10H16 | |||
Molar mass | 136.238 g·mol−1 | ||
Boiling point | 151 °C (304 °F; 424 K) | ||
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 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 |
See also
[edit]- Thujone
- Umbellulone, a thujene derivative
References
[edit]- ^ 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 1-56363-512-7