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,[2] in particular Juniperus cedrus and Thujopsis dolabrata in which it comprises around 2.2% of the weight of the heartwood.[3]

Biosynthesis

Thujopsene is biosynthesized from farnesyl pyrophosphate (FPP):[4]

References

  1. ^ a b "(−)-Thujopsene". Sigma-Aldrich.
  2. ^ Erdtman, H.; Norin, T. (1960). "Structure of thujopsene and hinokiic acid from coniferous wood". Chemistry and Industry (22): 622–623.
  3. ^ Runeburg, Jarl; Gramstad, Thor; Larsson, Lennart; Dodson, R. M. (1960). "The Chemistry of the Natural Order Cupressales XXX. Constituents of Juniperus cedrus L.". Acta Chemica Scandinavica. 14: 1991–1994. doi:10.3891/acta.chem.scand.14-1991.
  4. ^ J. Mann; et al. (1994). Natural Products: their chemistry and biological significance. Longman Scientific & Technical. ISBN 978-0582060098.