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monoterpene

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monoterpene [¦män·ō′tər‚pēn]
(organic chemistry)
A class of terpenes with molecular formula C10H16; the members of the class contain two isoprene units.
A derivative of a member of such a class.


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Linalool is a monoterpene essential oil found in a number of herbs, including Lavandula spp, Melissa officinalis and Rosmarinus officinalis, many of which are traditional sedatives.
Chemical analysis of its stigmas has shown the presence of water soluble carotenoids (crocins), small amounts of monoterpene aldehydes (picrotoxin and saffranal) and flavonoids (quercetin and kaempferol) (Tarantilis et al.
VOCs can occur naturally; for example, isoprene and monoterpene are two of the most common VOCs emitted by vegetation and are commonly termed Biogenic VOCs (BVOCs).
 
 
 
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