- CAS number
- 87-44-5
- IFRA Standard status
- Not recorded
- Products
- 21
Last updated · 25-05-2026Record completeness75%
The information here describes the ingredient in general. Its possible sources may vary and do not necessarily show the origin or form used in a particular YUMA product. For product-specific information, check the relevant product page.
Description
Beta-Caryophyllene features a sweet clove aroma with notes of freshly cut wood. This fragrance ingredient is naturally found in various plants, including basil, lemon balm, black pepper, mastic and various mint species.
Fragrance creators often produce a nature-identical version of beta-Caryophyllene in laboratories, ensuring consistent quality and helping preserve natural resources. The laboratory-produced version can be derived from various raw materials, including renewable sources, making it a more sustainable choice for the fragrance industry.
Reported natural sources
BasilPistacia AtlanticaMintCloveBlack PepperHopsMasticLemon BalmSage
Additional information
- Beta-Caryophyllene is one of the few terpenes that interact with the human endocannabinoid system, though without psychoactive effects.
- The characteristic aroma released when black pepper is rubbed is partly due to beta-Caryophyllene, which contributes to its pungent profile.
- Plants rich in beta-Caryophyllene are used in traditional remedies for potential anti-inflammatory properties, which are currently being investigated by modern studies.
CAS number
87-44-5
Other names
Caryophyllene Nat. Rect.β-CaryophylleneBicyclo[7.2.0]undec-4-ene, 4,11,11-trimethyl-8-methylene-, [1R-(1R*,4E,9S*)]-4,11,11-Trimethyl8-methylenebicyclo[7.2.0]undec-4-eneCaryophyllene; 2-Methylene-6,10,10-trimethylbicyclo(7.2.0.)undecene-5-ene(1R,4E,9S)-4,11,11-trimethyl-8-methylidenebicyclo[7.2.0]undec-4-eneL-caryophylleneg-Caryophyllenetrans Caryophyllene
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IFRA Standard status
The IFRA Standards form an industry self-regulatory system. They may prohibit or restrict the use of particular fragrance ingredients, or set specifications, according to end use. The status below reflects the IFRA data recorded for this ingredient. It is not a product certification and does not replace applicable law or assessment of the finished product.
Not recorded
Regulatory information
The safety of beta-Caryophyllene has been evaluated by the Research Institute for Fragrance Materials (RIFM), with a peer-reviewed safety assessment published. The ingredient can be safely used in everyday products at standard usage levels. Additional safety evaluations for this ingredient have been conducted by various regulatory bodies worldwide.
