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Thujopsene

Thujopsene is a natural chemical compound, classified as a sesquiterpene, with the molecular formula C<sub>15</sub>H<sub>24</sub>.

Thujopsene is found in the essential oil of a variety of conifers, in particular Juniperus cedrus and Thujopsis dolabrata in which it comprises around 2.2% of the weight of the heartwood.

Biosynthesis

Thujopsene is biosynthesized from farnesyl pyrophosphate (FPP):

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