Guaienes are a series of closely related natural chemical compounds that have been isolated from a variety of plant sources. The guaienes are
sesquiterpene
Sesquiterpenes are a class of terpenes that consist of three isoprene units and often have the molecular formula C15H24. Like monoterpenes, sesquiterpenes may be cyclic or contain rings, including many unique combinations. Biochemical modifica ...
s with the molecular formula C
15H
24. α-Guaiene is the most common and was first isolated from
guaiac wood oil from ''
Bulnesia sarmientoi''. The guaienes are used in the fragrance and flavoring industries to impart earthy, spicy aromas and tastes.
[Guaiene]
Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives
See also
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Guaiol
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Sesquiterpenes