Cubebol
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Pin(3S,3aR,3bR,4S,7R,7aR)-3,7-Dimethyl-4-(propan-2-yl)octahydro-1H-cyclopenta[1,3]cyclopropa[1,2-a]benzen-3-ol

Cubebol is a natural sesquiterpene alcohol first identified in cubeb oil. It is also found in basil. It was patented as a cooling agent in 2001 by Firmenich, an international flavor company. The taste of cubebol is cooling and refreshing.[1] The patent describes application of cubebol as a refreshing agent in various products, ranging from chewing gum to sorbets, drinks, toothpaste, and gelatin-based confectioneries.[2]

References

  1. ^ Leffingwell, John C., Ph.D. (2001). "Cool without Menthol & Cooler than Menthol and Cooling Compounds as Insect Repellents". Leffingwell & Associates. Retrieved 2006-09-15.
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