CAS: 957055-11-7

Applications β-Caryophyllinic Acid is the acid derivative of β-Caryophyllene (C184725). β-Caryophyllene is one of the chemical compounds that contributes to the spiciness of black pepper. β-Caryophyllene was shown to selectively bind to the cannabinoid receptor type-2 (CB2) and to exert significant cannabimimetic antiinflammatory effects in mice. References Kaul, P.N., et al.: J. Sci. Food Agric., 83, 53 (2003); Singh, G., et al.: J. Agric. Food Chem., 54, 174 (2006);

Beta-Caryophyllinic Acid is a natural phenolic compound found in a variety of plants. It has been shown to have pharmacological properties, such as being an allelochemical and having antioxidant activity. Beta-Caryophyllinic Acid is found in many edible fruits, and has been shown to have health benefits when consumed by humans. Beta-Caryophyllinic Acid has been used in the commercialization of "nutraceuticals" and "pharmacopoeias."