Phytochemistry of the heartwood from fragrant Santalum species: a review

A comprehensive review is presented on the constituents of the heartwood from fragrant sandalwood species, including Santalum album , S. spicatum and S. austrocaledonicum , which are important raw materials in the fragrance industry, and S. insulare , a closely related species. Analytical aspects are discussed in detail, both on qualitative and quantitative standpoints, and sensory properties are also reviewed. It is shown that more than 230...