Santalol

Santanol may refer to either of two isomers of the sesquiterpene alcohol making up sandalwood oil, from Santalum species:

  • α-Santalol, the larger fraction, comprising around 55% of sandalwood oil
  • β-Santalol, the lesser fraction, comprising around 20% of sandalwood oil
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