Selinenes are a group of closely related
isomer
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chemical compound
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s which are classified as
sesquiterpenes. The selinenes all have the molecular formula C
15H
24 and they have been isolated from a variety of plant sources. α-Selinene and β-selinene are the most common and are two of the principal components of the oil from
celery seeds.
γ-Selinene and δ-selinene are less common.
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Sesquiterpenes
Hydrocarbons