cedrene
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Cedrene is a sesquiterpene found in the essential oil of cedar. The two isomers present in the oil are (−)-α-cedrene and (+)-β-cedrene, which differ in the position of a double bond.
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It is catalogued under topics including Chembox having GHS data, Chemical articles with multiple CAS registry numbers and Chemical articles with multiple compound IDs.
Its subject is documented across 9 Wikipedia language editions.
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- mixture
- Subclass of
- chemical compound
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- chemical formula
- C₁₅H₂₄
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Cedrene is a sesquiterpene found in the essential oil of cedar. The two isomers present in the oil are (−)-α-cedrene and (+)-β-cedrene, which differ in the position of a double bond.
== Uses == Used in various perfumes and fragrances to produce a woody scent.
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