Thujene

Names

IUPAC name

1-isopropyl-4-methylbicyclo[3.1.0]hex-3-ene

Other names

α-Thujene
3-Thujene
Thujiene

Identifiers

CAS Registry Number

2867-05-2^Y

ChemSpider

453920^Y

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

Jmol-3D images

C\1=C\C(C)C2CC/12C(C)C

Properties

Chemical formula

C₁₀H₁₆

Molar mass

136.23404

Except where noted otherwise, data is given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C (77 °F), 100 kPa)

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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

References

↑ 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

Thujene

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