Camphene

 ( Vinylidene Compounds ) 

Camphene is a bicyclic organic compound. It is one of the most pervasive . As with other terpenes, it is insoluble in water, flammable, colorless, and has a pungent smell. It is a minor constituent of many such as turpentine, Cupressaceae oil, camphor oil, citronella oil, neroli, ginger oil, valerian, and mango. It is produced industrially by isomerization of the more common alpha-Pinene using a solid acid catalyst such as titanium dioxide.

Camphene is used in the preparation of fragrances and as a food additive for flavoring. These include isobornyl acetate.

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Biosynthesis Camphene is biosynthesized from linalool via a sequence of intermediates.

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