β-Santalol is an organic compound that is classified as a sesquiterpene. It comprises about 20% of the oil of sandalwood the major component being α-santalol. As of 2002 about 60 tons of sandalwood oil are produced annually by steam distillation of the heartwood of Santalum album.
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