Chemistry: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[1][2] and (+)-β-cedrene,[3] which differ in the position of a double bond.

Uses

Used in various perfumes and fragrances to produce a woody scent.[4]

See also

References

  1. Lee, H. Y.; Lee, S.; Kim, D.; Kim, B. K.; Bahn, J. S.; Kim, S. (1998). "Total synthesis of α-cedrene: A new strategy utilizing N-aziridinylimine radical chemistry". Tetrahedron Letters 39 (42): 7713–7716. doi:10.1016/S0040-4039(98)01680-3. 
  2. Takigawa, H.; Kubota, H.; Sonohara, H.; Okuda, M.; Tanaka, S.; Fujikura, Y.; Ito, S. (1993). "Novel allylic oxidation of α-cedrene to sec-cedrenol by a Rhodococcus strain". Applied and Environmental Microbiology 59 (5): 1336–1341. doi:10.1128/aem.59.5.1336-1341.1993. PMID 16348930. Bibcode1993ApEnM..59.1336T. 
  3. Kerr, W. J.; McLaughlin, M.; Morrison, A. J.; Pauson, P. L. (2001). "Formal total synthesis of (±)-α- and β-cedrene by preparation of cedrone. Construction of the tricyclic carbon skeleton by the use of a highly efficient intramolecular Khand annulation". Organic Letters 3 (19): 2945–2948. doi:10.1021/ol016054a. PMID 11554814. 
  4. PubChem. "Cedrene" (in en). https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/Cedrene#section=Use-and-Manufacturing.