Thujopsene Explained

Thujopsene is a natural chemical compound, classified as a sesquiterpene, with the molecular formula C15H24.

Thujopsene is found in the essential oil of a variety of conifers,[1] in particular Juniperus cedrus and Thujopsis dolabrata in which it comprises around 2.2% of the weight of the heartwood.[2]

Biosynthesis

Thujopsene is biosynthesized from farnesyl pyrophosphate (FPP):[3]

Notes and References

  1. Structure of thujopsene and hinokiic acid from coniferous wood . Erdtman, H. . Norin, T. . Chemistry and Industry . 1960 . 22 . 622–623.
  2. Runeburg . Jarl . 1960 . The Chemistry of the Natural Order Cupressales XXX. Constituents of Juniperus cedrus L. . Acta Chemica Scandinavica . 14 . 1991–1994 . 10.3891/acta.chem.scand.14-1991 . Gramstad . Thor . Larsson . Lennart . Dodson . R. M. . free .
  3. Book: J. Mann. Natural Products: their chemistry and biological significance. 978-0582060098. etal. registration. 1994. Longman Scientific & Technical.

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