PATCHOULI OIL

Patchouli oil is rich in sesquiterpenes, mainly the patchouli alcohol (patchoulol), a tricyclic sesquiterpene which is widely used in perfumery products, soaps and other cosmetic goods. Patchoulenes, guaiene, seychellene are few other sesquiterpene hydrocarbons also characterize the aroma of patchouli oil.