Biotransformat1on of geraniol, nerol and (+)- and (-)-carvone by suspension cultured cells of Catharanthus roseus

Article abstract of DOI:10.1016/S0031-9422(96)00566-3

Suspension cultured cells of Catharanthus roseus hydroxylate the allylic positions of geraniol, nerol and (+)- and (-)-carvone and reduce double bonds and ketone groups. After incubation for 7 days, the main products of (-)- and (+)-carvone were 5β-hydroxyneodihydrocarveol and 5α-hydroxycarvone, respectively.