MOLECULE

1,3,5-Trimethylenecycloheptane

1,3,5-Trimethylenecycloheptane belongs to the class of organic compounds known as branched unsaturated hydrocarbons. These are hydrocarbons that contains one or more unsaturated carbon atoms, and an aliphatic branch. 1,3,5-Trimethylenecycloheptane exists as a clear, colorless liquid that is insoluble in water. 1,3,5-Trimethylenecycloheptane is a naturally occurring organic compound found in the essential oils of plants such as thyme and cannabis (PMID: 29783790). 1,3,5-Trimethylenecycloheptane is also found in fruits such as mandarin oranges (https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1745-4549.2012.00731.x) and lemon (https://doi.org/10.1002/jsfa.10026).