Thujene

Thujene
IUPAC name 1-isopropyl-4-methylbicyclo[3.1.0]hex-3-ene
Other names α-Thujene 3-Thujene Thujiene
Identifiers
CAS number	2867-05-2 Y
PubChem	520384
ChemSpider	453920 Y
Jmol-3D images	Image 1
SMILES C\1=C\C(C)C2CC/12C(C)C
InChI InChI=1S/C10H16/c1-7(2)10-5-4-8(3)9(10)6-10/h4-5,7-9H,6H2,1-3H3 Y Key: GJYKUZUTZNTBEC-UHFFFAOYSA-N Y InChI=1/C10H16/c1-7(2)10-5-4-8(3)9(10)6-10/h4-5,7-9H,6H2,1-3H3 Key: GJYKUZUTZNTBEC-UHFFFAOYAO
Properties
Molecular formula	C10H16
Molar mass	136.23404
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Infobox references

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
α-Thujene	β-Thujene	Sabinene

See also

• Thujone
• Umbellulone, a thujene derivative

References

1. ↑ L. Tschugaeff (1900). "Ueber das Thujen, ein neues bicyclisches Terpen". Berichte der deutschen chemischen Gesellschaft 33 (3): 3118–3126. doi:10.1002/cber.19000330363. 
2. ↑ PDR for Herbal Medicines, Third Edition, Joerg Gruenwald (Editor), page 802. ISBN 1-56363-512-7