Description

β-Elemene (CAS 515-13-9) is a volatile sesquiterpene naturally present in certain traditional Chinese medicinal plants of the Zingiberaceae family. It stands out for its distinctive and elegant tulip-like floral fragrance, which gives it a truly unique aromatic identity. This fresh, characteristic tulip note makes β-elemene highly desirable as a specialty ingredient in premium fragrance and flavor compositions, allowing formulators to create sophisticated floral profiles that are difficult to achieve with conventional materials.

Beyond its value in perfumery and flavor applications, extensive scientific research has established β-elemene’s potent broad-spectrum anti-tumor activity. It can effectively cross the blood-brain barrier, exhibits low toxicity and minimal side effects, and has demonstrated the ability to reverse multidrug resistance in various cancer treatments, thereby potentially enhancing the performance of existing therapies.

Natural extraction from plants yields only limited quantities, far below what is needed to satisfy current and growing market demand. While chemical total synthesis is technically feasible, it typically involves highly toxic reagents that make large-scale commercial production impractical and environmentally problematic.

Genvera Labs has addressed these challenges through an advanced synthetic biology platform. By engineering microbial systems, we have developed an efficient, sustainable biosynthetic route for β-elemene that completely avoids hazardous chemicals and overcomes raw material limitations. This breakthrough delivers significantly improved production efficiency, exceptional purity and batch-to-batch consistency, true industrial scalability, and a genuinely green supply chain.

As a result, pharmaceutical companies, fragrance houses, and functional ingredient manufacturers now have access to a reliable, high-quality, and environmentally responsible source of β-elemene — supporting the development of safer oncology treatments, more distinctive scent creations, and innovative bioactive products. For technical data, samples, bulk supply inquiries, or partnership discussions, please feel free to reach out.

β-Elemene Specifications 

CAS 515-13-9

Our Competitive Edge

• Unmatched Purity – ≥98%, exceeding industry norms for maximum bioactivity and minimal impurities.

• Sustainable Production – Bio‑based manufacturing eliminates the environmental impact of traditional chemical synthesis.

• Customizable Supply Solutions – Flexible specifications and formulation support tailored to client needs.

All ingredients from Genvera Labs are manufactured using advanced synthetic biology platforms, ensuring ultra‑high purity, batch‑to‑batch consistency, and full traceability.