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| IUPAC name 4α,5α-Eremophila-1(10),11-diene | |
| Systematic IUPAC name (3R,4aS,5R)-4a,5-Dimethyl-3-(prop-1-en-2-yl)-1,2,3,4,4a,5,6,7-octahydronaphthalene | |
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| ECHA InfoCard | 100.022.770 |
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| Properties | |
| C15H24 | |
| Molar mass | 204.357 g·mol−1 |
| Appearance | colorless oil |
| Boiling point | 123 °C (253 °F; 396 K) at 11 mmHg |
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Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in theirstandard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa). | |
Valencene is asesquiterpene that is an aroma component ofcitrus fruit and citrus-derived odorants. It is obtained inexpensively from Valenciaoranges.[1] Valencene isbiosynthesized fromfarnesyl pyrophosphate (FPP) by theCVS enzyme.
It is used as a precursor tonootkatone, the main contributor to the aroma and flavor ofgrapefruit.[2][3]
