β-Caryophyllene

• CAT Number: R058895
• CAS Number: 87-44-5
• Molecular Formula: C15H24
• Molecular Weight: 204.35
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: (1R,4E,9S)-4,11,11-Trimethyl-8-methylenebicyclo[7.2.0]undec-4-ene; (-)-(E)-Caryophyllene; (-)-Caryophyllene; (-)-E-Caryophyllene; (-)-trans-Caryophyllene; (-)-β-Caryophyllene; (E)-Caryophyllene; Caryophyllene; Caryophyllene B; NSC 11906; l-Caryophyll
• Target: Neuronal Signaling
• Storage: -20°C
• IUPAC Name: (1R,4E,9S)-4,11,11-trimethyl-8-methylidenebicyclo[7.2.0]undec-4-ene
• InChI: 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
• InChIKey: NPNUFJAVOOONJE-GFUGXAQUSA-N
• SMILES: CC1=CCCC(=C)C2CC(C2CC1)(C)C

β-Caryophyllene is a naturally occurring bicyclic sesquiterpene found in many essential oils, particularly in cloves, black pepper, and cannabis. It is known for its spicy, woody aroma and is widely used in the flavoring and fragrance industries. Beyond its aromatic qualities, β-Caryophyllene has attracted significant attention for its therapeutic properties. It is unique among terpenes for its ability to selectively bind to the CB2 cannabinoid receptor, exhibiting anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and neuroprotective effects. This makes β-Caryophyllene a compound of interest in the development of natural remedies and pharmaceuticals for conditions like pain, inflammation, and anxiety.