Caryophyllene
Created:
12/29/20
Submitted:
10/8/26
Published:
10/8/26
5281515-bas-color-print_cautionAtoms shown as ball-and-stick (geometry appears faceted on screen; apply smooth normals in Blender or similar to improve visualization; generally smooth when 3D printed) with standard colors. 3D printable, with caution, using certain 3D printers.
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(-)-beta-caryophyllene is 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. It has a role as a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug, a fragrance, a metabolite and an insect attractant. It is an enantiomer of a (+)-beta-caryophyllene.
