(-)-.alpha.-Gurjunene

At a glance

Sesquiterpene from Gurjun tree, woody aroma It is valued by perfumers for this distinctive character and used as a building block within larger fragrance compositions.

Category
⚗️ Synthetic
Origin
plants, particularly the Gurjun tree
Extraction
Chemical synthesis
Chemical family
Sesquiterpene
CAS number
489-40-7
Profile
woody, earthy
IFRA status
Not restricted
● drafted · last checked 2026-09-01