Sabinene

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Sabinene[1]
Sabinene
IUPAC name 4-methylene-1-(1-methylethyl)-
bicyclo[3.1.0]hexane
Identifiers
CAS number (±): [3387-41-5]
(+): [2009-00-9]
(-): [10408-16-9]
Properties
Molecular formula C10H16
Molar mass 136.23 g/mol
Density 0.844 g/mL at 20 °C g/cm3
Boiling point

163-164 °C

Except where noted otherwise, data are given for
materials in their standard state
(at 25 °C, 100 kPa)

Infobox disclaimer and references

Sabinene is a natural bicyclic monoterpene with the molecular formula C10H16. It is isolated from the essential oils of a variety of plants, e.g. Quercus ilex and Picea abies. It has a strained ring system with cyclopentane ring fused to a cyclopropane ring.

Sabinene is one of the chemical compounds that contributes to the spiciness of black pepper and is a major constituent of carrot seed oil. It also occurs in tea tree oil at a low concentration.

[edit] References

  1. ^ Beilstein. 5, IV, 451