farnesol

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A sesquiterpene alcohol that is present in many essential oils and is involved in the biosynthesis of cholesterol

Word forms

farnesol farnesols

Etymology

From Farnese + -ol. Ultimately, from Farnese acacia, its original plant source.

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