Sabinene

• 4- methylidene -1 -propan- 2- ylbicyclo [3.1.0 ] hexane (IUPAC)
• 4 (10 ) - thujene

• 3387-41-5 (racemate )
• 2009-00-9 [( 1R, 5R ) - ( )- sabinene ]
• 10408-16-9 [( 1S, 5S ) - ( -)- sabinene ]

Colorless oil, having a slight characteristic odor

Liquid

0.84 g · cm -3 ( 20 ° C)

163-165 ° C

Insoluble in water

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Sabinene ( emphasis on the third syllable: sabinene ) is a chemical compound from the group of monoterpenes, the special Thujene. The natural substance which is chemically a cyclic unsaturated hydrocarbon, is mainly found in the essential oils of marjoram and the leaves of the Sadebaumes.

Occurrence

( )- Sabinene found with up to 30 % in the Russian oil juniper (Juniperus sabina ), ( -)- sabinene in the Indian medicinal plant Zanthoxylum rhetsa. Other deposits include in the cubeb, the lime, marjoram in the Master root, yarrow, in black cardamom and juniper.

Properties

Sabinene is a light-and oxidation-sensitive oily liquid, which is insoluble in water. It is soluble in ethanol and diethyl ether.

Use

The sabinene - containing essential oil of Sadebaumes was formerly used for its strong irritant, necrotic effect on the treatment of warts and condylomata. Today sabinene is still used homeopathically.

Toxic properties

At high dosage sabinene can lead to gastrointestinal discomfort, nausea, vomiting and kidney failure. With stronger poisoning can cause internal bleeding, which is manifested by bloody diarrhea or bloody urine. Very high doses evoke unconsciousness and convulsions that can lead to death if the paralysis to spread to the central respiratory function. When applied to the skin, sabinene can cause skin irritation.