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Bisabolenes are a group of closely related natural chemical compounds which are classified as sesquiterpenes. Bisabolenes are present in the essential oils of a wide variety of plants including cubeb lemon and oregano. Various derivates also function as pheromones in different insects such as stink bugs and fruit flies.

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IUPAC name
(γ): (Z)-1-Methyl-4-(6-methylhept-5-en-2-ylidene)cyclohex-1-ene, (α): (E)-1-Methyl-4-(6-methylhepta-25-dien-2-yl)cyclohex-1-ene, (β): (S)-1-Methyl-4-(6-methylhepta-15-dien-2-yl)cyclohex-1-ene

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