Beta Caryophyllene
Aroma Chemical Heart Note CAS 87-44-5
Dry, woody and faintly peppery with a soft clove and spicy character. Natural and tenacious, it deepens green, spicy and woody accords.
Odor profile
| Note | Heart Note |
| Descriptor 1 | Spicy |
| Descriptor 2 | Earthy |
| Descriptor 3 | Carrot |
| Odor Impact1 | 50 |
| Impact Level | Medium |
| Tenacity1 | 28 h |
| Tenacity2 | 44 h |
1 Source: PerfumersWorld
2 Source: The Good Scents Company
Both tenacity figures are blotter life. The two labs use different evaluation protocols, so the numbers are not directly comparable — read them as two independent readings, not as a contradiction.
Identification
| CAS Number | 87-44-5 |
| INCI Name | (1r,4e,9s)-4,11,11-- trimethyl- 8-methylenebicyclo [7.2.0]undec- 4-ene |
| Category | Aroma Chemical |
| Formula | C15H24 |
| Mol. Weight | 204.35 |
| IUPAC Name | (1R,4E,9S)-4,11,11-trimethyl-8-methylidenebicyclo[7.2.0]undec-4-ene |
| InChIKey | NPNUFJAVOOONJE-GFUGXAQUSA-N |
Synonyms
beta-Caryophyllene, trans-Caryophyllene, Bicyclo[7.2.0]undec-4-ene, 4, 11, 11-trimethyl-8-methylene- Humulene, alpha Caryophyllene, (E)-caryophyllene, caryophyllene beta natural, caryophyllene beta naturel, caryophyllene extra natural, beta-caryophyllene FCC (natural), beta-caryophyllene indonesia, b-caryophyllene natural, beta-caryophyllene natural, beta-caryophyllene synthetic, (1R-(1R*,4E,9S*))-4,11,11-trimethyl-8-methylene bicyclo(7.2.0)undec-4-ene, (1R-(1R*,4E,9S))-4,11,11-trimethyl-8-methylenebicyclo(7.2.0)undec-4-ene, (1R,4E,9S)-4,11,11-trimethyl-8-methylidenebicyclo[7.2.0]undec-4-ene
Physical and chemical data
| Boiling Point | 257.5 °C |
| Melting Point | 25.0 °C |
| Flash Point | 101.1 °C |
| Density | 0.9075 |
| Refractive Index | 1.498 |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.013000 mmHg @ 25.00 C. (est) |
| LogP | 4.4 |
| Solubility | Insoluble in water; soluble in oils, ether |
| Appearance | Beta-caryophyllene is a pale yellow oily liquid with an odor midway between odor of cloves and turpentine. (NTP, 1992) |
Regulatory status
Restricted components
| Component | Share |
|---|---|
| Eugenol | 1 % |
| Jasmonal A | 0.05 % |
| Isoeugenol | 0.05 % |
| Citral | 0.02 % |
IFRA regulated substances contained in this material. The interactive index derives the effective maximum concentration per category from them.
EU allergen declaration
| Substance | Share |
|---|---|
| Eugenol | 1 % |
| Amyl cinnamal | 0.05 % |
| Isoeugenol | 0.05 % |
| Citral | 0.02 % |
Substances that must be named in the ingredient list under Annex III of Regulation (EC) 1223/2009, as amended by Regulation (EU) 2023/1545. Where a range was given, the upper bound is shown.
All figures on this page are guide values collected from public reference works and supplier declarations. They differ between batches, origins and qualities. The data sheet of your own supplier is always the authoritative document for the material you actually use.