Selinenes are a group of closely related isomeric chemical compounds which are classified as sesquiterpenes. The selinenes all have the molecular formula C15H24 and they have been isolated from a variety of plant sources. α-Selinene and β-selinene are the most common and are two of the principal components of the oil from celery seeds.[3] γ-Selinene and δ-selinene are less common.

References

  1. ^ Ruzicka, L.; Stoll, M. (1923). "Höhere Terpenverbindungen XIV. Zur Kenntnis des Selinens und der Sesquiterpenalkohole des Selleriesamenöls". Helvetica Chimica Acta. 6: 846–855. doi:10.1002/hlca.19230060192.
  2. ^ Tyagi, B. S.; Ghatge, B.B.; Bhattacharyya, S.C. (1963). "Terpenoids—XLIII". Tetrahedron. 19 (7): 1189–1193. doi:10.1016/S0040-4020(01)98579-5.
  3. ^ Mathew Attokaran (Jan 13, 2011). Natural Food Flavors and Colorants. John Wiley & Sons. ISBN 9780470959114.