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sesquiterpene
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sesquiterpene [ˌsɛskwɪˈtɜːpiːn]
n
(Chemistry / Elements & Compounds) any of certain terpenes whose molecules contain one and a half times as many atoms as a normal terpene. Formula: C15H24


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The main active substance of Ledin is ledol, a tricyclic sesquiterpenoid, its amount determining the quality of the marsh tea raw material.
Sesquiterpenoids of the guaiane type (crepidiaside A and B) are isolated from the sub-aerial parts of L.
 
 
 
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