Pinene

The chemical compound pinene is a bicyclic terpene known as a monoterpene. There are two variations: (−)-α-pinene and (−)-β-pinene. As the name suggests, both forms are important constituents of pine resin; they are also found in the resins of many other conifers, and more widely in other plants. Both are also used by many insects in their chemical communication system.

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Systematic names are (1S,5S)-2,6,6-trimethylbicyclohept-2-ene and (1S,5S)-6,6-dimethyl-2-methylenebicycloheptane.

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:Molecular formula: C10H16

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:Molecular weight: 136.24 u

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:Boiling point: 155–156 °C (alpha); 165–168 °C (beta).

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Chemical compound: A chemical compound is a chemical substance formed from two or more elements, with a fixed ratio determining the composition. For example, dihydrogen monoxide (water, ) is a compound composed of two hydrogen atoms for every oxygen atom....

Terpene: Terpenes are a class of hydrocarbons, produced by many plants, particularly conifers. They are major components of resin, and of turpentine produced from resin. The name "terpene" comes from "turpentine"....

Pine: :This article deals with the tree; for the e-mail client see Pine (email client)...