Names
1-Isopropyl-4-methylbicyclo[3.1.0]hex-3-ene
α-Thujene
3-Thujene
Thujiene
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)
PubChem CID
InChI=1S/C10H16/c1-7(2)10-5-4-8(3)9(10)6-10/h4,7,9H,5-6H2,1-3H3 Y
Key: KQAZVFVOEIRWHN-UHFFFAOYSA-N Y
CC1=CCC2(C(C)C)CC12
Properties
C10H16
136.238 g·mol−1
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).
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