Compounds

α-Thujene

Characteristic of Boswellia serrata and papyrifera oils, where it can rival α-pinene; part of the greener, more turpentine-like profile of Indian frankincense.

· Atlas · Compounds

α-Thujene
Rolemonoterpene
FormulaC10H16
Molecular weight136.23 g/mol
IUPAC name2-methyl-5-propan-2-ylbicyclo[3.1.0]hex-2-ene
XLogP2.8
PubChem CID17868
SafetyNo notable concern.

Scent facets

  • Green, woody, herbal.

Found in

Also called

  • ALPHA-THUJENE
  • 2867-05-2
  • Origanene
  • CHEBI:50031
  • DTXSID20863038

Data: PubChem, GBIF (retrieved 2026-09-09); descriptions by Benjuí.