01/09/2026
# Caryophyllene Oxide (CAS 1139-30-6)
# # Natural Sesquiterpene Oxide | Supplier & Manufacturer — ZHII
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# # Product Overview
Caryophyllene Oxide (β-Caryophyllene Oxide) is a natural sesquiterpene oxide widely used in the flavor, fragrance, and cosmetics industries. It is obtained by oxidation of β-Caryophyllene, which is naturally abundant in clove oil (*Eugenia caryophyllata*), black pepper oil, and other botanical sources.
As a professional manufacturer of natural aroma chemicals and plant extracts, **ShaanXi ZhiYi Biotechnology Co., Ltd. (ZHII)** supplies high-purity Caryophyllene Oxide with full traceability — from botanical raw material to finished crystalline powder — supporting flavor houses, fragrance compounders, cosmetic formulators, and nutraceutical brands worldwide.
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# # Product Identification
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Product Name | Caryophyllene Oxide (β-Caryophyllene Epoxide) |
| CAS Number | 1139-30-6 |
| Molecular Formula | C₁₅H₂₄O |
| Molecular Weight | 220.35 g/mol |
| IUPAC Name | (1R,4R,6R,10S)-4,12,12-trimethyl-9-methylidene-5-oxatricyclo[8.2.0.0⁴,⁶]dodecane |
| InChIKey | NVEQFIOZRFFVFW-RGCMKSIDSA-N |
| Source | Natural — derived from clove oil / β-Caryophyllene oxidation |
| Appearance | White to off-white crystalline powder |
| Odor | Woody, spicy, sweet, slightly camphoraceous (typical of dry clove stems) |
# # Typical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Purity (GC) | ≥ 95% / ≥ 99% (grades available) |
| Optical Rotation | Conforms to standard |
| Heavy Metals (as Pb) | ≤ 10 ppm |
| Residual Solvents | Meets ICH Q3C requirements |
| Microbiology | Complies with food-grade limits |
*Custom specifications available on request. Certificate of Analysis (COA), MSDS, and technical data sheets provided with every shipment.*
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# # Applications
**Flavors & Fragrances**
- Adds warm, woody-spicy nuance to fine fragrances, soaps, detergents, and household products
- Used as a modifier in clove, spice, and oriental flavor compositions for food and beverages
**Cosmetics & Personal Care**
- Incorporated into skincare and haircare formulations for its botanical origin and sensory profile
- Suitable for natural and clean-label positioning
**Nutraceutical & Wellness**
- A naturally occurring terpene studied for antioxidant and soothing properties
- Common analytical marker in botanical and hemp/terpene profiling
**Other Industrial Uses**
- Intermediate for synthesizing other aroma chemicals
- Research ingredient in plant-protection and bio-activity studies