Umbellulone

Umbellulone
Names
IUPAC name
4-Methyl-1-(propan-2-yl)bicyclo[3.1.0]hex-3-en-2-one
Other names
Thujenone; Thujen-2-one; Umbellulon
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)
ChemSpider
UNII
  • InChI=1S/C10H14O/c1-6(2)10-5-8(10)7(3)4-9(10)11/h4,6,8H,5H2,1-3H3
    Key: LTTVJAQLCIHAFV-UHFFFAOYSA-N
  • InChI=1/C10H14O/c1-6(2)10-5-8(10)7(3)4-9(10)11/h4,6,8H,5H2,1-3H3
    Key: LTTVJAQLCIHAFV-UHFFFAOYAU
  • O=C1\C=C(\C)C2C1(C(C)C)C2
Properties
C10H14O
Molar mass 150.221 g·mol−1
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
Infobox references

Umbellulone is a headache-inducing monoterpene ketone found in the leaves of the tree Umbellularia californica, sometimes known as the "headache tree".

It is hypothesized to cause headaches by influencing the trigeminovascular system via TRPA1.