sesquiterpene

See also: sesquiterpène

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Etymology

From sesqui- (“one and a half”) +‎ terpene; by comparison with a monoterpene, which has two isoprene units.

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sesquiterpene (plural sesquiterpenes)

  1. (organic chemistry) Any terpene formed from three isoprene units, and having fifteen carbon atoms; includes several plant pigments such as the flavones.

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