Along with alpha-Cedrene, beta-Cedrene is one of two isomers that form Cedrene, a sesquiterpene derived from the essential oils of cedar, also used as a raw material for biofuel development. Like alpha-Cedrene, beta-Cedrene's crisp scents of pine and wood have contributed to its widespread use in fragrances,...

Description: beta-Cedrene ((+)-beta-Cedrene), a sesquiterpene isolated from both Centaurea kotschyi var. kotschyi and Centaurea kotschyi var. decumbens, exhibits a broad range of biological activities, including antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, tonic, diuretic, sedative, insecticidal, and antifungal...