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CH1012
TERPENES I
• Terpenes are
fragrant
hydroc. molecules found
in essential oils.
eg. Oil of bay
hydroc. molecules found
in essential oils.
eg. Oil of bay
• These oils are
obtained
by extraction of plant
materials and contain
mixtures of terpenes &
terpenoids (O-containing).
by extraction of plant
materials and contain
mixtures of terpenes &
terpenoids (O-containing).
Molecular
Logic
• Terpenes are effectively
composed of linked &
modified isoprene units
composed of linked &
modified isoprene units
head-tail ® head-tail
(oil of bay)
Head
Tail
