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 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]

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

[edit] See also

• Thujone

[edit] References

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

• L. Tschugaeff (1900). "Ueber das Thujen, ein neues bicyclisches Terpen". Berichte der deutschen chemischen Gesellschaft 33 (3): 3118–3126. doi:10.1002/cber.19000330363.