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Organic Chemistry Help: Isoprene Units
gobassgo
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So I understand that terpenes are composed of isoprene units that link together head and tail.
But how do I identify the "right" isoprene units? Do I just circle 5 carbons linked together and thats it?
But how do I identify the "right" isoprene units? Do I just circle 5 carbons linked together and thats it?
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If you were to circle "5 carbons linked together", you could conceivably be incorrect if you circled a pentane-type structure. Or, perhaps, a structure with a tertiary carbon (could be wrong on that, would have to look into it).
That's my educated guess. I never dealt with terpenes in my classes.