Sigma-Aldrich
(+)-VALENCENE
(+)-Valencene is a sesquiterpene, which contains decalin framework and two methyl-bearing stereocenters. It is an aroma component of citrus fruit.
General description
(+)-Valencene is a sesquiterpene, which contains decalin framework and two methyl-bearing stereocenters. It is an aroma component of citrus fruit.
Application
(+)-Valencene can be used as a precursor to prepare:
- (+)-Nootkatone (a sesquiterpene) by dark singlet oxygenation.
- Benzoyloxyvalencene by reacting with tert-butyl peroxy benzoate via Kharasch−Sosnovsky allylic oxidation method.
- (+)-Lineariifolianone, a natural product.
Specifications
- UPC:
- 51292400
- Condition:
- New
- Weight:
- 1.00 Ounces
- HazmatClass:
- No
- Quantity:
- 50
- Unit of Measurement:
- GR
- MPN:
- 75056-50G-F
- CAS:
- 997297



