Thujene
Names
IUPAC name
1-Isopropyl-4-methylbicyclo[3.1.0]hex-3-ene
Other names
α-Thujene 3-Thujene Thujiene
Identifiers
ChEBI
ChemSpider
UNII
InChI=1S/C10H16/c1-7(2)10-5-4-8(3)9(10)6-10/h4,7,9H,5-6H2,1-3H3
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Properties
C 10 H 16
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).
Chemical compound
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
References