Biotransformation of (4E,8R)-caryophyll-4(5)-en-8-ol by Botrytis cinerea

J Nat Prod. 2000 Jan;63(1):44-7. doi: 10.1021/np990296q.

Abstract

Biotransformation of (4E,8R)-caryophyll-4(5)-en-8-ol (1) with Botrytis cinerea afforded 14 products (3-16). Thirteen of these (4-16) are described here for the first time. The main reaction paths involved the isomerization of the double bond at C-4/C-5 and hydroxylation of methyl groups.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Biotransformation
  • Botrytis / metabolism*
  • Molecular Structure
  • Sesquiterpenes / chemistry
  • Sesquiterpenes / metabolism*
  • Spectrum Analysis

Substances

  • Sesquiterpenes