Term Name: | camphene |
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Synonyms: | 2,2-dimethyl-3-methylenebicyclo[2.2.1]heptane, 2,2-dimethyl-3-methylenenorbornane, 2,2-dimethyl-3-methylidenebicyclo[2.2.1]heptane, 3,3-dimethyl-2-methylenenorbornane, 3,3-dimethyl-2-methylenenorcamphane, camphene, Comphene |
Definition: | A monoterpene with a bicyclic skeleton that is bicyclo[2.2.1]heptane substituted by geminal methyl groups at position 2 and a methylidene group at position 3. It is a widespread natural product found in many essential oils. |
Ontology: | ChEBI [CHEBI:3830] ( EBI ) |