Terpenes are substances derived from active isoprene or isopropyl pyrophosphate, they are the main constituent of the essential oils of some plants and flowers. Terpenes can be formed through biosynthetic reactions, one of the fundamental compounds one of the precursors in these biosynthetic pathways is isopentenyl diphosphate IPP. a) Propose a precursor for said compound through an elimination reaction and draw the reaction mechanism. B) What other product could be formed in this proposed transformation?

Terpenes are substances derived from active isoprene or isopropyl pyrophosphate, they are the main constituent of the essential oils of some plants and flowers. Terpenes can be formed through biosynthetic reactions, one of the fundamental compounds one of the precursors in these biosynthetic pathways is isopentenyl diphosphate IPP. a) Propose a precursor for said compound through an elimination reaction and draw the reaction mechanism. B) What other product could be formed in this proposed transformation?

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Chapter23: Carbonyl Condensation Reactions

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