Monoterpenes

Compounds with a core of 10 carbons generally formed via the mevalonate pathway from the combination of 3,3-dimethylallyl pyrophosphate and isopentenyl pyrophosphate. They are cyclized and oxidized in a variety of ways. Due to the low molecular weight many of them exist in the form of essential oils (OILS, VOLATILE).

Year introduced: 2003

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Tree Number(s): D02.455.849.575

MeSH Unique ID: D039821

Entry Terms:

• Monoterpenoid
• Monoterpene
• Monoterpenoids

Previous Indexing:

• Terpenes (1965-2002)

All MeSH Categories
Chemicals and Drugs Category
Organic Chemicals
Hydrocarbons
Terpenes
Monoterpenes
Acyclic Monoterpenes
Bicyclic Monoterpenes
Camphanes +
Cyclohexane Monoterpenes
Limonene
Menthol
Cyclopentane Monoterpenes
Iridoids +
Pyrethrins +
Cymenes
Eucalyptol
Monoterpene Aldehydes and Ketones
Thymol
Bromthymol Blue