Limonene and Its Oxidative Derivates: Properties, Applications and Biotechnological Production

Authors

  • Katarína Kaniaková Institute of Biotechnology, Faculty of Chemical and Food Technology, Slovak University of Technology, Bratislava, Slovakia
  • Helena Hronská Institute of Biotechnology, Faculty of Chemical and Food Technology, Slovak University of Technology, Bratislava, Slovakia https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6670-3225
  • Dominika Šilhárová Institute of Biotechnology, Faculty of Chemical and Food Technology, Slovak University of Technology, Bratislava, Slovakia
  • Michal Rosenberg Institute of Biotechnology, Faculty of Chemical and Food Technology, Slovak University of Technology, Bratislava, Slovakia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.54779/chl20220301

Keywords:

limonene, oxidative derivates, applications, biotransformation, biological activity

Abstract

In this review, we collected and presented evidence from the scientific literature regarding the biotechnological production and applications of limonene and its oxidative derivates in various fields such as food, pharmaceutical, cosmetic or polymer industries. Limonene biotransformations may be regarded as biotechnological processes aligned to sustainable development. Advantages associated with these bioprocesses include the use of by-products as raw materials, mild reaction conditions, high regio- and stereoselectivity and the production of value-added products. The biological activities of limonene and its oxidative derivates, such as carveol, carvone, limonene-1,2-diol, α‑terpineol, or perillyl alcohol, suggest that the terpene biotechnology is becoming a promising and prosperous science.

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Published

2022-05-15

How to Cite

Kaniaková, K., Hronská, H., Šilhárová, D., & Rosenberg, M. (2022). Limonene and Its Oxidative Derivates: Properties, Applications and Biotechnological Production. Chemické Listy, 116(5), 301–307. https://doi.org/10.54779/chl20220301

Issue

Vol. 116 No. 5 (2022)

Section

Articles