Caryophyllene is an unsaturated hydrocarbon mainly responsible for the odor of oil of cloves. It has themolecular

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Caryophyllene is an unsaturated hydrocarbon mainly responsible for the odor of oil of cloves. It has themolecular formula C15H24. Hydrogenation of caryophyllene gives a saturated hydrocarbon C15H28. Does caryophyllene contain any rings? How many? What else can be learned about the structure of caryophyllene from its hydrogenation?
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Organic Chemistry A Short Course

ISBN: 978-1111425562

13th edition

Authors: Harold Hart, Christopher M. Hadad, Leslie E. Craine, David J. Hart

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