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(+)-beta-phellandrene


Name(s) (+)-beta-phellandrene
Scientific name(s)
Formula C10H16
Molecular mass 136.234
IUPAC name (6S)-3-methylidene-6-(propan-2-yl)cyclohex-1-ene
INCHI InChI=1S/C10H16/c1-8(2)10-6-4-9(3)5-7-10/h4,6,8,10H,3,5,7H2,1-2H3/t10-/m0/s1
SMILE [H][C@]1(CCC(=C)C=C1)C(C)C
CAS ID 6153-16-8
PubChem ID 442484
DrugBank ID Not available
CHEBI ID 53
Description 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. (+)-beta-Phellandrene is found in ginger.