Term Name: | (-)-beta-caryophyllene |
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Synonyms: | (-)-(E)-beta-caryophyllene, (1R,4E,9S)-4,11,11-trimethyl-8-methylidenebicyclo[7.2.0]undec-4-ene, (E)-beta-caryophyllene, beta-Caryophyllene, caryophyllene, trans-(1R,9S)-4,11,11-trimethyl-8-methylenebicyclo[7.2.0]undec-4-ene, trans-caryophyllene |
Definition: | A beta-caryophyllene in which the stereocentre adjacent to the exocyclic double bond has S configuration while the remaining stereocentre has R configuration. It is the most commonly occurring form of beta-caryophyllene, occurring in many essential oils, particularly oil of cloves. |
Ontology: | ChEBI [CHEBI:10357] ( EBI ) |