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(α): (E)-1-Methyl-4-(6-methylhepta-2,5-dien-2-yl)cyclohex-1-ene (β): (S)-1-Methyl-4-(6-methylhepta-1,5-dien-2-yl)cyclohex-1-ene (γ): (Z)-1-Methyl-4-(6-methylhept-5-en-2-ylidene)cyclohex-1-ene | |
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Beilstein Reference | α: 2414203 β: 2044625 γ: 2501191 |
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Chemical formula | C15H24 |
Molar mass | 204.357 g·mol |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C , 100 kPa). Infobox references |
Bisabolenes are a group of closely related natural chemical compounds which are classified as sesquiterpenes. Bisabolenes are produced from farnesyl pyrophosphate (FPP) and are present in the essential oils of bisabol, and of a wide variety of other plants including cubeb, lemon, and oregano. Various derivates also function as pheromones in different insects, such as stink bugs and fruit flies. Bisabolenes are produced by several fungi, though their biological role in that group of organisms remains unclear.
Three isomers are known, α-, β-, and γ-bisabolene, which differ by the positions of the double bonds.
Uses
Bisabolenes are intermediates in the biosynthesis of many other natural chemical compounds, including hernandulcin, a natural sweetener. β-Bisabolene has a balsamic odor and is approved in Europe as a food additive.
Bisabolene has been identified as a biologically producible precursor to a diesel fuel alternative and/or cold weather additive bisabolane.
See also
- Alpha-bisabolene synthase
- (S)-beta-bisabolene synthase
- (E)-gamma-bisabolene synthase
- (Z)-gamma-bisabolene synthase
References
- "MetaCyc bisabolene biosynthesis (engineered)". biocyc.org. Retrieved 2018-05-28.
- Aldrich, J.R.; Numata, H.; Borges, M.; Bin, F.; Waite, G.K.; Lusby, W.R. (1993). "Artifacts and pheromone blends from Nezara spp. and other stink bug (Heteroptera: Pentatomidae)". Zeitschrift für Naturforschung. 48C (1–2): 73–79. doi:10.1515/znc-1993-1-214. S2CID 40523228.
- Lu, F.; Teal, P.E. (2001). "Sex pheromone components in oral secretions and crop of male Caribbean fruit flies, Anastrepha suspensa (Loew)". Archives of Insect Biochemistry and Physiology. 48 (3): 144–154. doi:10.1002/arch.1067. PMID 11673844.
- Spakowicz, Daniel J.; Strobel, Scott A. (2015). "Biosynthesis of hydrocarbons and volatile organic compounds by fungi: bioengineering potential". Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology. 99 (12): 4943–4951. doi:10.1007/s00253-015-6641-y. PMC 4677055. PMID 25957494.
- "pubchem/alpha-Bisabolene".
- "pubchem/beta-Bisabolene".
- Bisabolene derived sesquiterpenoid biosynthesis Archived November 2, 2010, at the Wayback Machine
- (−)-β-bisabolene, flavornet.org
- "Alternative Diesel Fuel from Biosynthetic Bisabolene". 13 August 2014.
External links
- Beta-bisabolene, NIST Chemistry WebBook listing