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Appl Environ Microbiol. 1962 November; 10(6): 524-528

Microbiological Transformation of Terpenes

II. Transformation of {alpha}-Pinene

B. R. Prema and P. K. Bhattacharyya

National Chemical Laboratory, Poona, India

ABSTRACT

Several strains of fungi were tested for their ability to metabolize {alpha}-pinene in shake cultures. A strain of Aspergillus niger showing marked efficiency in this respect was selected for further studies. The optimal conditions for fermentation were established with respect to substrate concentration, time, and temperature. From the fermentation products three major metabolites of {alpha}-pinene were isolated: a ketone, C10H14O, identified as d-verbenone; an alcohol, C10H16O, identified as d-cis-verbenol; and a crystalline diol, C10H18O2, characterized as d-trans-sobrerol.

Appl Environ Microbiol. 1962 November; 10(6): 524-528






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