Sesquiterpenes

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Description

Sesquiterpenes are a group of Terpenes that are based on 3 Isoprene residues.  The basic chemical structure of Sesquiterpenes is C15H24.  Various Sesquiterpenes are a constituent of most Volatile Oils.

 

Types of Sesquiterpenes

 Azulenes

 Levomenol

 Farnesene

 Sesquiterpene Lactones

 

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