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Khusimol
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Khusimol is a sesquiterpene found in oil of vetiver. It contains a tricyclic hydrocarbon core, with a hydroxy methyl group, two methyl groups and a methylene group.[1] It constitutes the biggest part of oil of vetiver, around 15%.[2] The substance was initially discovered by D. C. Umarani in 1966 and separatated by using distillation and column chromatography.[2]
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Molar mass | 220.356 g·mol−1 |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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