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monoterpene

/ ˈmɒnəˌtɜːpiːn /

noun

  1. chem an isoprene unit, C 5 H 8 , forming a terpene
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Menthol is a naturally occurring cyclic monoterpene alcohol found in various plants, particularly in members of the mint family such as peppermint and spearmint.

In particular, the pollutant decimated levels of monoterpene scent compounds, which in separate experiments moths found most attractive.

In an article published in the scientific journal Nature Chemical Biology, Biosynthesis of natural and halogenated plant monoterpene indole alkaloids in yeast, the researchers now present results with the artificial production of the naturally occurring substance, alstonine, which has shown promising results for use in treating mental disorders.

When Vance peeled an orange for the cranberry sauce, Arata noted that its fragrance—that is, its monoterpene VOCs—had made the readings on his instrument soar.

Monoterpene compounds — the main components of the perfumes produced by flowers, leaves and fruits — also contribute greatly to global VOC emissions, and form SOAs much more readily than isoprene1,3.

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