Pubchem 442402 | ChemSpider ID 390845 | |
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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, in particular Juniperus cedrus and Thujopsis dolabrata in which it comprises around 2.2% of the weight of the heartwood.
Biosynthesis
Thujopsene is biosynthesized from farnesyl pyrophosphate (FPP):
References
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