New Breakthrough in Oxidized Caryophyllene Research, with Broad Application Prospects
Recently, significant progress has been made in the research of oxidized caryophyllene, attracting extensive attention from the scientific community and related industries. As a special chemical substance, oxidized caryophyllene has a molecular formula of C₁₅H₂₄O and a molecular weight of 220.3505, endowing it with a unique chemical structure and properties.
Oxidized caryophyllene usually appears as a pale yellow to white powder or crystal, with a melting point ranging from 55 - 62°C. This substance naturally exists in various plant essential oils and belongs to the class of oxidized terpenoids. It has been widely used in multiple fields such as food, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics, often serving as a preservative. Not only does it possess certain antibacterial properties, but it also has the characteristic of enhancing skin penetration activity. It is widely used in the fragrance, flavor, and cosmetics industry. Moreover, it is included in GB2760 as a legal food additive.
In this research breakthrough, scientists have discovered that through a specific "soft chemistry" method, using natural caryophyllene as the raw material, sodium carbonate as the catalyst, and oxidizing it with prepared peracetic acid, oxidized caryophyllene that meets the North American market's "natural" concept requirements can be obtained. This achievement is of great significance for the development of natural fragrance varieties and is expected to enable the formulation of more natural flavors, bringing new profit growth points to related industries.
Meanwhile, oxidized caryophyllene has also emerged in the field of atmospheric chemistry. A team from the Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, has found that in the reaction of a mixture of isoprene and 3 - carene/β - caryophyllene (volatile organic compounds) with ozone, the formation mechanism of oxidized caryophyllene is rather special. It is closely related to the formation of secondary organic aerosols (SOA) in the atmosphere. SOA accounts for a high proportion of the global aerosol content and has a significant impact on the Earth's radiation balance, atmospheric climate, and human health. This research provides crucial information for understanding the formation and prevention of atmospheric haze.
Currently, research on oxidized caryophyllene is still ongoing. Scientists will further explore its potential application values and properties, striving to inject new vitality into the development of multiple industries and provide more scientific basis for fields such as environmental protection.
Post time:2025-05-21
