Patchoulol or patchouli alcohol (C15H26O) is a terpene extracted from Patchouli. The (-)-optical isomer is one of the organic compounds responsible for the typical patchouli scent. Patchoulol is also used in the synthesis of the chemotherapy drug Taxol.
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