Thujene (or α-thujene) is a natural organic compound classified as a monoterpene. 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.PDR for Herbal Medicines, Third Edition, Joerg Gruenwald (Editor), page 802.
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 comparisonα-Thujeneβ-ThujeneSabinene
See also Thujone Umbellulone, a thujene derivative
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