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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
PubChem	17868
SMILES	CC1=CCC2(C1C2)C(C)C
Properties
Molecular formula	C₁₀H₁₆
Molar mass	136.23404
Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa) Infobox disclaimer and references

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.^[1]

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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

^ PDR for Herbal Medicines, Third Edition, Joerg Gruenwald (Editor), page 802. ISBN 1563635127

Category: Terpenes and terpenoids

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