Compounds
α-Phellandrene
Gives elemi its distinctive dill-pepper edge; also in dill, fennel and eucalyptus oils.
| Role | monoterpene |
|---|---|
| Formula | C10H16 |
| Molecular weight | 136.23 g/mol |
| IUPAC name | 2-methyl-5-propan-2-ylcyclohexa-1,3-diene |
| XLogP | 3.2 |
| PubChem CID | 7460 |
| Safety | Oxidises easily; keep fresh. |
Scent facets
- Green, peppery, dill-like, citrus.
Found in
Also called
- ALPHA-PHELLANDRENE
- 99-83-2
- p-Mentha-1,5-diene
- Menthadiene
- alpha-Fellandrene
- Dihydro-p-cymene