Patchoulol
(重定向自Patchouli alcohol)



Patchoulol or patchouli alcohol (C15H26O) is a sesquiterpene alcohol found in Patchouli. Patchouli oil is an important material in perfumery. The (−)-optical isomer is one of the organic compounds responsible for the typical patchouli scent. Patchoulol is also used in the synthesis of the chemotherapy drug Taxol.