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Monoterpenes are a
class of
terpenes that
consist of two
isoprene units and have the
molecular formula C10H16.
Monoterpenes may be
linear (acyclic) or...
- (/ˈlɪmənˌiːn/) is a
colorless liquid aliphatic hydrocarbon classified as a
cyclic monoterpene, and is the
major component in the
essential oil of
citrus fruit peels...
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fluidity control.
Terpenes are
classified by the
number of carbons:
monoterpenes (C10),
sesquiterpenes (C15),
diterpenes (C20), as examples. The terpene...
- 70%), limonene, p-cymene, and
smaller amounts of
numerous other monoterpenes and
monoterpene derivatives (α-pinene, myrcene, terpinene, thymol,
camphor and...
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Monocyclic monoterpene ketone monooxygenase (EC 1.14.13.105, 1-hydroxy-2-oxolimonene 1,2-monooxygenase,
dihydrocarvone 1,2-monooxygenase, MMKMO) is an...
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Citral is an
acyclic monoterpene aldehyde.
Being a
monoterpene, it is made of two
isoprene units.
Citral is a
collective term
which covers two geometric...
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borneol is used in medicine. Oil
contains 67–82% (-)-borneol.
Increased monoterpene production can be
induced by
mechanical damage.
Isoborneol type At least...
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three isoprene units and
often have the
molecular formula C15H24. Like
monoterpenes,
sesquiterpenes may be
cyclic or
contain rings,
including many combinations...
- The
enzyme monoterpene ε-lactone
hydrolase (EC 3.1.1.83, MLH;
systematic name isoprop(en)ylmethyloxepan-2-one
lactonohydrolase catalyses the reaction...
- in the
formation of
cyclic monoterpenes:
proof that (–)-α-pinene and (–)-β-pinene are
synthesized by the same
monoterpene cyclase via
deprotonation of...
