Sesquiterpenes
Beta Cedrene – Terpene Profile
Along with α-Cedrene, β-Cedrene is one of two isomers that form Cedrene, a sesquiterpene derived from the essential oils of cedar. Like α-Cedrene, β-Cedrene’s crisp scents of pine and wood have contributed to its widespread use in fragrances, cosmetics, while its gentle sweet taste has seen it incorporated in beverages, sweeteners and baked goods.
Found in
Pine
Boiling Point
263℃
505℉
In vivo
Inhibitory Effects of Cedrol, β-Cedrene, and Thujopsene on Cytochrome P450 Enzyme Activities in Human Liver Microsomes
Soo-Il Kwon Ji hoon Jeong (2014)