Terpenes

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-011882",
  "term": "Terpenes",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A large class of naturally occurring hydrocarbons derived from the combination of isoprene units, which have the molecular formula C₅H₈. Terpenes are classified by the number of isoprene units they contain, such as monoterpenes (C₁₀), sesquiterpenes (C₁₅), and diterpenes (C₂₀). Oxygen-containing derivatives of terpenes are known as terpenoids.",
  "subject": "Organic and Biomolecular Chemistry",
  "see_also": [
    "hydrocarbons",
    "carotenes",
    "carotenoids",
    "isoprenoids",
    "prenols",
    "retinoids",
    "steroids",
    "terpenoids"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 1995, 67, 1307. 'Glossary of class names of organic compounds and reactivity intermediates based on structure (IUPAC Recommendations 1995)' on page 1371 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199567081307)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/terpenes/"
}