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Basic terpene isoprenoid skeletons precursors Resource: Chapter 5, Dewick

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Basic terpene isoprenoid skeletons precursors Resource: Chapter 5, Dewick

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    7. Cilantro & coriander (Coriandrum sativum) Primarily monoterpenes: linalool, g-terpinene, a-pinene, borneol & camphor, cineole, cymene

    8. Cyclization and rearrangements produce a variety of monoterpene skeletons

    9. Many monoterpene skeletons from one C10 precursor

    13. Catnip (Nepeta cataria) Labitae = Mint family Active ingredient: nepetalactone affects cats through vomeronasal organ (cats vary in susceptibility to catnip)

    20. Valerian (Valeriana officianalis)

    21. Feverfew (Tanacetum parthenium) used to treat migraines; contains sesquiterpene parthenolide

    23. Artemisia annua (Qinghao) Active compounds against malaria: artemesinins, sesquiterpene-derived skeleton with peroxy functional group

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