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β-Caryophyllene

≥80%, FCC, FG

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Synonym(s):
(−)-trans-Caryophyllene, trans-(1R,9S)-8-Methylene-4,11,11-trimethylbicyclo[7.2.0]undec-4-ene
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C15H24
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
204.35
FEMA Number:
2252
Beilstein:
2044564
EC Number:
Council of Europe no.:
2618
MDL number:
PubChem Substance ID:
Flavis number:
1.007
NACRES:
NA.21

biological source

synthetic

Quality Level

grade

FG
Fragrance grade
Halal
Kosher

Agency

follows IFRA guidelines
meets purity specifications of JECFA

reg. compliance

EU Regulation 1223/2009
EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002
FCC
FDA 21 CFR 117
FDA 21 CFR 172.515

Assay

≥80%

optical activity

[α]23/D −7.5°, neat

composition

contains β-Caryophyllene

refractive index

n20/D 1.5 (lit.)

bp

129-130 °C/14 mmHg (lit.)

density

0.901 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

application(s)

flavors and fragrances

Documentation

see Safety & Documentation for available documents

food allergen

no known allergens

fragrance allergen

β-caryophyllene (ox.)

Organoleptic

spicy; woody

SMILES string

C\C1=C/CCC(=C)[C@H]2CC(C)(C)[C@@H]2CC1

InChI

1S/C15H24/c1-11-6-5-7-12(2)13-10-15(3,4)14(13)9-8-11/h6,13-14H,2,5,7-10H2,1,3-4H3/b11-6+/t13-,14-/m1/s1

InChI key

NPNUFJAVOOONJE-GFUGXAQUSA-N

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General description

β;-Caryophyllene is a volatile sesquiterpene compound that can be used as a flavoring agent. It is one of the major volatile organic compounds in Eugenia caryophyllata essential oil, Psidium guajava L. leaves, Arabidopsis thaliana flowers and Artemisia annua L. aerial parts.

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Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

Asp. Tox. 1 - Skin Sens. 1B

Storage Class Code

10 - Combustible liquids

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

221.9 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

105.5 °C - closed cup

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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Chemical composition and antifungal activity of Illicium verum and Eugenia caryophyllata essential oils
Dzamic A, et al
Chemistry of Natural Compounds, 45(2), 259-261 (2009)
Antibacterial and antioxidant activities of Artemisia annua essential oil
Juteau F, et al
Fitoterapia, 73(6), 532-535 (2002)
Chemical composition of the leaf volatile oil of Psidium guajava L. growing in Nigeria
Ogunwande IA, et al
Flavour and Fragrance Journal, 18(2), 136-138 (2003)
Burdock GA
Encyclopedia of Food and Color Additives, 1, 522-523 (1997)
The major volatile organic compound emitted from Arabidopsis thaliana flowers, the sesquiterpene (E)???caryophyllene, is a defense against a bacterial pathogen
Huang M, et al
The New phytologist, 193(4), 997-1008 (2012)

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