(-)-5-Epieremophilene
(-)-5-Epieremophilene is a minor sesquiterpene constituent found in the essential oils of certain plants (e.g., Achillea species), but no significant or well-established biological function has been documented for this specific enantiomer. It is primarily recognized as a phytochemical marker in plant taxonomy or chemotaxonomy. While related terpenes (e.g., eremophilene) may exhibit weak antimicrobial or anti-inflammatory activities in in vitro studies, (-)-5-Epieremophilene itself lacks evidence of notable pharmacological, ecological, or physiological roles in biological systems. Research remains limited, and it is not considered a bioactive compound of therapeutic interest.
(Note: This compound is rarely studied in isolation; most research focuses on dominant terpenes in plant extracts.)
| ID | EC Number | Name |
|---|---|---|
| KEGG:R12261 | 4.2.3.199 | (2E,6E)-farnesyl-diphosphate diphosphate-lyase [cyclizing, (-)-epieremophilene-forming] |