β-Caryophyllene
β-Caryophyllene also known as caryophyllene or (−)-β-caryophyllene. It is a natural bicyclic sesquiterpene that appears colorless to pale yellow oily liquid.
β-Caryophyllene is natural and distilled from clove leaf oil. It is widely used in the flavor and fragrance formulation of daily chemical goods.
Substance Identification
| Synonyms | Caryophyllene | (−)-β-caryophyllene |
| CAS | 87-44-5 |
| EINECS | 201-746-1 |
| FEMA | 2252 |
| HS.CODE | 290219 |
| Molecular Formula | C15H24 |
| Molecular Weight | 204.35 |
Application & Uses
- Used to compound the spicy aroma and flavor in daily chemical, food industry, tobacco. It has good effect to increase empyreumatique
- Used as fixative
- Used as raw mertial for the synthesis for synthetic fragrance,such as acetyl caryophyllene
Features & Benefits
- Odor: With an odor midway between odor of clove and turpentine
- Effects: Calming, Relaxing
- Medical value: Anti-inflammation, Anti-bacterial, Anti-oxidant
- Found in: Gum turpentine, Black Caraway, cloves, hops, basil, oregano, black pepper, lavender, rosemary
Sales Specification
| ITEM | VALUE | TEST METHOD & UNIT |
|---|---|---|
| Appearance | Colorless to pale yellow, oily liquid | |
| Odor | Pale clove odor | |
| Density. | 0.897 to 0.910 | @25/25℃ |
| Reflective Index | 1.498 to 1.504 | @20℃ |
| Purity | 90 min | % |
Q&A
What benefit does the antioxidant property of beta-caryophyllene offer in formulation systems?
The antioxidant property of beta-caryophyllene may contribute to reducing oxidative stress in formulations, although the specific effect typically depends on concentration and overall matrix composition. Formulators tend to evaluate this alongside dedicated antioxidant systems rather than relying on the fragrance component alone for oxidative stability.
Beyond clove leaf, which other plants contain β-caryophyllene as a major constituent rather than a trace component?
Black pepper and hops are also recognised as significant natural sources of β-caryophyllene, where it serves as one of the primary sesquiterpene constituents rather than a minor trace. Each botanical source carries a distinct co-component profile, which tends to influence the sensory and functional characteristics of the extracted material.
What might explain the calming and anti-inflammatory effects declared for beta-caryophyllene?
Research has identified beta-caryophyllene as the known dietary terpene that directly binds to and activates the CB2 cannabinoid receptor (Gertsch et al., 2008, PNAS), which may offer a pharmacological basis for the calming, relaxing effects and anti-inflammatory property declared for this substance. This mechanism remains at an early investigative stage, and if substantiated, it may reposition beta-caryophyllene from a fragrance ingredient to a functional compound with implications for wellness, personal care, and functional food applications.
Similar Specs
GHS Hazard Statements
| H-Code | H304/317 |
| P-Code | P261/272/280 |
| Response | P301+P310 P302+P352 P331 P333+P313 P362+P364 |
| Storage | P405 |
| Disposal | P501 |
Storage
- flammable materials should be stored in a separate safety storage cabinet or room
- ground all equipment containing material
- keep away from heat
- keep away from sources of ignition
- keep container tightly closed
- keep in a cool, well-ventilated place
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