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terpene
1. C10H16 A moderately toxic, flammable, unsaturated hydrocarbon liquid found in essential oils and plant oleoresins; used as an intermediate for camphor, menthol, and terpineol. 2. A class of naturally occurring compounds whose carbon skeletons are composed exclusively of isopentyl (isoprene) C5 units. Also known as isoprenoid.
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- Industri / Domain: Bahan-bahan kimia
- Kategori: Kimia organik
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