Terpenes
The chemistry and biochemistry of terpenes.
Terpenes are a large and varied class of natural occuring compounds which are derived biosynthetically from units of isoprene (terpenes are isoprenoids).
The following list outlines online available information on the class of terpenes.
Content:
Current Articles
Even natural perfumes may cause allergies
Hypersensitivity to perfumes is the most common contact allergy in adults. Research at the University of Gothenburg, Sweden has demonstrated that even natural aromatic oils, which many deem harmless compared to synthetic perfumes, may cause allergic reactions.
General Information
Terpenes
General information. FU Berlin, Germany
Lecture Notes, Tutorials
Terpenes
Importance, General Structure, and Biosynthesis. Wiley-VCH - Format: PDF
Terpenoids
... including retinoids and steroids
Terpenoids
Lecture notes
Historical Facts and Documents
Nobel Prize in Chemistry 1939
Leopold Ruzicka; Adolf Friedrich Johann Butenandt. Nobel Foundation, Sweden
Synthesis, production
Classic Terpene Synthesis
An Overview - Format: PDF
Biosyntheses
Carotenoid biosynthesis
Reference pathway. Kegg, Japan
Diterpenoid biosynthesis
Reference pathway. Kegg
Monoterpenoid biosynthesis
Reference pathway. Kegg
Terpenoid biosynthesis
Reference pathway. Kegg
Terpenoid biosynthesis
A detailed graphical sheme
Metabolism, metabolic pathways
Limonene and pinene degradation
Reference pathway. Kegg
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Last update 30.04.2016
Keywords: Terpenes, chemistry, biochemistry, biosynthesis, occurence
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