Terpenes

Aromatic hydrocarbons derived from isoprene units in plant resins, defining scent profiles of conifers and citrus.

Core Principles & Analysis

• Primary constituents of plant essential oils.
• Derived biosynthetically from units of isoprene.
• Provide olfactory signaling and insect defense mechanisms.

Specifications & Metrics

• CHEMICAL CLASS: Isoprenoids