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. Fig. 12.5 Important
examples of monocyclic
monoterpenes
O
O
OH
OH
-Terpinene
Limonene
-Phellandrene
Terpinolene
(-)-Menthol
(-)-Isomenthol (-)-Isomenthone
(+)-Carvone
. Fig. 12.6 Secondary
compounds from limonene
OH
OH
O
O
OH
Limonene
-Terpineol
-Terpineol
Hydration
-Terpineol
Terpinolene
Isomerization
Dehydrogenation
+
Aromatization
Epoxidation
p-Cymene
-Terpinene
Limonene oxide
Dihydrocarvone