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.
| Role | monoterpene |
|---|---|
| Formula | C10H16 |
| Molecular weight | 136.23 g/mol |
| IUPAC name | 2-methyl-5-propan-2-ylbicyclo[3.1.0]hex-2-ene |
| XLogP | 2.8 |
| PubChem CID | 17868 |
| Safety | No notable concern. |
Scent facets
- Green, woody, herbal.
Found in
Also called
- ALPHA-THUJENE
- 2867-05-2
- Origanene
- CHEBI:50031
- DTXSID20863038