Valencene
# Valencene

Valencene is a sesquiterpene that is an aroma component of citrus fruit and citrus-derived odorants. It is obtained inexpensively from Valencia oranges. Valencene is biosynthesized from farnesyl pyrophosphate (FPP) by the CVS enzyme.

It is a precursor to nootkatone, the main contributor to the aroma and flavor of grapefruit and is often used in insecticides, cleaning, personal care products and cosmetics.

