C₁₀H₁₆ Either of two colorless isomeric unsaturated bicyclic terpene hydrocarbon liquids derived from sulfate wood turpentine; 95% of the alpha form boils in the range 156-160°C, and of the beta form boils in the range 164-169°C; used as solvents for coatings and wax formulations, as chemical intermediates for resins, and as lube-oil additives. Also known as nopinene.