Thujene

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IUPACName=1-isopropyl-4-methylbicyclo [3.1.0] hex-3-ene
OtherNames=α-Thujene
3-Thujene
Thujiene
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Formula=C₁₀H₁₆
MolarMass=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. ["PDR for Herbal Medicines", Third Edition, Joerg Gruenwald (Editor), page 802. ISBN 1563635127]

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.

ee also

* Thujone

References

*cite journal
title = Ueber das Thujen, ein neues bicyclisches Terpen
author = L. Tschugaeff
journal = Berichte der deutschen chemischen Gesellschaft
volume = 33
issue = 3
pages = 3118–3126
year = 1900
url =
doi = 10.1002/cber.19000330363