Laurenene is a diterpene natural product with an unusual [5.5.5.7]fenestrane structure. It was first discovered in extracts from the New Zealand tree species Dacrydium cupressinum by researchers at the University of Otago.[2] It has since been found in other species of New Zealand trees, such as Podocarpus totara.[3]
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(2aR,2a1R,4aR,7R,10aS)-3,3,4a,7,10a-Pentamethyl-1,2,2a,3,4,4a,5,7,8,9,10,10a-dodecahydropentaleno[1,6-cd]azulene | |
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C20H32 | |
Molar mass | 272.476 g·mol−1 |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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