Valencene is a sesquiterpene that is an aroma component of citrus fruit and citrus-derived odorants.

It is obtained inexpensively from Valencia oranges.

[1] Valencene is biosynthesized from farnesyl pyrophosphate (FPP) by the CVS enzyme.

It is used as a precursor to nootkatone, the main contributor to the aroma and flavor of grapefruit.

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