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.

Related Topics:
Chemical compound - Terpene - Pine - Resin - Conifers - Plant

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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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