terpeneenejä
Terpeneenejä, also known as terpenees, are a large and diverse class of organic compounds produced by a variety of plants, especially conifers. They are hydrocarbons that are built from a repeating isoprene (C5H8) structural unit. The name "terpene" is derived from the Greek word "terpene" meaning "pine tree", as pine trees are a rich source of these compounds.
Terpeneenejä are responsible for the characteristic aromas of many plants, such as the scent of pine needles,
The classification of terpeneenejä is based on the number of isoprene units they contain. Monoterpenes (C10H16)
Beyond their natural roles, terpeneenejä have a wide range of applications. In aromatherapy, their scents are