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α-Santalol is an organic compound that is classified as a sesquiterpene. It comprises about 55% of the oil of sandalwood another less abundant component being β-santalol. As of 2002 about 60 tons of sandalwood oil are produced annually by steam distillation of the heartwood of Santalum album. It is a valued component for perfumes.The oil content varies greatly within the different sandalwood species. This level is typically highest in the album paniculatum and yasi.

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IUPAC name
(Z)-5-(23-Dimethyltricyclol[2.2.1.026]hept-3-yl)-2-methylpent-2-en-1-ol

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