beta-caryophyllene

Term ID

CHEBI:63191

Synonyms

• (4E)-4,11,11-trimethyl-8-methylidenebicyclo[7.2.0]undec-4-ene

Definition

A sesquiterpene with a [7.2.0]-bicyclic structure comprising fused 9- and 4-membered rings, with a trans-ring junction, a trans-double bond between the 4- and 5-positions of the 9-membered ring, a methylidene group at position 9, and methyl groups at positions 3, 11, and 11. The most commonly occurring form is the (1R,9S)-(-)-enantiomer, which is found in many essential oils, particularly clove oil.

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Ontology

ChEBI  ( EBI )