Term Name: (-)-beta-caryophyllene
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 )

Relationships
is a type of: beta-caryophyllene
has_role: fragrance insect attractant metabolite non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug
inverse is_enantiomer_of: (+)-beta-caryophyllene
is_enantiomer_of: (+)-beta-caryophyllene