beta-Caryophyllene

At a glance

A spicy-woody sesquiterpene found in clove and black pepper oils, one of the most common sesquiterpenes in nature and a frequent spicy-woody nuance. It is valued by perfumers for this distinctive character and used as a building block within larger fragrance compositions.

Category
⚗️ Synthetic
Origin
plant-based, often derived from clove oil or synthesized
Extraction
Chemical synthesis
Chemical family
Terpene
CAS number
87-44-5
Profile
woody, spicy, dry
IFRA status
Not restricted
● drafted · last checked 2026-09-01