| Description | Santalene is a fragrance sesquiterpene that is responsible for the fragrance of sandalwood oil. |
| molecular weight | 204.357 |
| Molecular formula | C15H24 |
| CAS | 512-61-8 |
| Storage | Powder: -20°C for 3 years | In solvent: -80°C for 1 year |
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