Chemistry:Thujene

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Thujene
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Names
IUPAC name
1-Isopropyl-4-methylbicyclo[3.1.0]hex-3-ene
Other names
α-Thujene
3-Thujene
Thujiene
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Properties
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.

Chemical structure comparison
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α-Thujene β-Thujene Sabinene

See also

References

  1. L. Tschugaeff (1900). "Ueber das Thujen, ein neues bicyclisches Terpen". Berichte der deutschen chemischen Gesellschaft 33 (3): 3118–3126. https://zenodo.org/record/1425992. 
  2. PDR for Herbal Medicines, Third Edition, Joerg Gruenwald (Editor), page 802. ISBN:1-56363-512-7