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(r)-alpha-phellandrene

Name(s)	(r)-alpha-phellandrene
Scientific name(s)	(r)-(-)-alpha-phellandrene; (-)-alpha-phellandrene; (-)-p-mentha-1,5-diene; alpha-phellandrene l-form; (r)-5-isopropyl-2-methylcyclohexa-1,3-diene; chebi:301
Formula	C10H16
Molecular mass	136.23
IUPAC name	(5R)-2-methyl-5-propan-2-ylcyclohexa-1,3-diene
INCHI	InChI=1S/C10H16/c1-8(2)10-6-4-9(3)5-7-10/h4-6,8,10H,7H2,1-3H3/t10-/m1/s1
SMILE	[H][C@@]1(CC=C(C)C=C1)C(C)C
CAS ID	4221-98-1
PubChem ID	442482
DrugBank ID	Not available
CHEBI ID	301

Description	Constituent of oils of pimento, bay, Citrus, Juniperus, Mentha, and other essential oils. Oil of Zanthoxylum alatum is a major source (50%). Flavouring agent_x000D_ _x000D_ Phellandrene is the name for a pair of organic compounds that have a similar molecular structure and similar chemical properties. alpha-Phellandrene and beta-phellandrene are cyclic monoterpenes and are double-bond isomers. The phellandrenes are used in fragrances because of their pleasing aromas. (R)-alpha-Phellandrene is found in spearmint, herbs and spices, and pepper (spice).

Description

Constituent of oils of pimento, bay, Citrus, Juniperus, Mentha, and other essential oils. Oil of Zanthoxylum alatum is a major source (50%). Flavouring agent_x000D_ _x000D_ Phellandrene is the name for a pair of organic compounds that have a similar molecular structure and similar chemical properties. alpha-Phellandrene and beta-phellandrene are cyclic monoterpenes and are double-bond isomers. The phellandrenes are used in fragrances because of their pleasing aromas. (R)-alpha-Phellandrene is found in spearmint, herbs and spices, and pepper (spice).