Question

Mention examples of terpenes.

Answer 1

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◆ Terpenes -

• Hydrocarbons produced by a variety of plants and animals which are made of isoprene units are called terpenes.

# Examples of terpenes with their uses -

1. Nerodilol (sedative, antiparasitic)
2. Ocimene (antiviral, antibacterial)
3. Myrcene (antifungal, anti-inflammatory)
4. Caryophyllene (gastroprotective)
5. Limonene (helps digestion)
6. Pinene (analgesic, bronchodilator)
7. Nerol (antidepressant, aphrodisiac)
8. Carene (bone growth stimulator)
9. Geraniol (mosquito repellent)

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