Thujene

Thujene (or α-thujene) is a natural organic compound classified as a monoterpene.^[1] It is found in the essential oils of a variety of plants, and contributes pungency to the flavor of some herbs such as Summer savory.^[2]

Thujene

Names
IUPAC name 1-Isopropyl-4-methylbicyclo[3.1.0]hex-3-ene
Other names α-Thujene 3-Thujene Thujiene
Identifiers
CAS Number	2867-05-2 (+/-) Y 563-34-8 (+) Y 3917-48-4 (-) Y
3D model (JSmol)	Interactive image
ChEBI	CHEBI:50031
ChemSpider	16878 Y
PubChem CID	17868
UNII	U9HIP11C7C (+/-) Y O47H0626QK (+) Y RN746W3HMX (-) Y
InChI InChI=1S/C10H16/c1-7(2)10-5-4-8(3)9(10)6-10/h4,7,9H,5-6H2,1-3H3 Y Key: KQAZVFVOEIRWHN-UHFFFAOYSA-N Y
SMILES CC1=CCC2(C(C)C)CC12
Properties
Chemical formula	C10H16
Molar mass	136.238 g·mol−1
Boiling point	151 °C (304 °F; 424 K)
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa). N verify (what is YN ?) Infobox references

The term thujene usually refers to α-thujene. A less common chemically related double-bond isomer is known as β-thujene (or 2-thujene). Another double-bond isomer is known as sabinene.

Chemical structure comparison
α-Thujene	β-Thujene	Sabinene

See also

• Thujone
• Umbellulone, a thujene derivative