单词 | sesquiterpene |
释义 | > as lemmassesquiterpene sesquiterpene n. Brit. /ˌsɛskwᵻˈtəːpiːn/ , U.S. /ˌsɛskwəˈtərˌpin/ any terpene having the formula C15H24; any simple derivative of such a compound.ΚΠ 1888 Jrnl. Chem. Soc. 54 377 Sesquiterpene, C15H24. 1922 Nature 16 Feb. 226/2 The principal constituents identified are safral, camphor, pinene, sesquiterpenes, eugenol, and alcoholic bodies. 1966 New Scientist 8 Dec. 576/2 The substance..is derived from farnesol, one of the basic sesquiterpenes, vegetable substances..which imitate the function of the juvenile hormone. 1976 Nature 5 Aug. 487/2 The essential oils d-bornyl acetate, α- and β-santalol and several plant sesquiterpene hydrocarbons have been shown to induce sexual excitement in male American cockroaches. < as lemmas |
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