Biotransformation of the monoterpene, limonene, by Fusarium verticilloides

[摘要] Limonene, the main constituent of the orange peel oil, was used as substrate for the biotransformation by the fungus Fusarium verticilloides. A hydroxylated derivative of limonene was isolated from the culture broth and characterized by spectroscopic methods. It was identified as perillyl alcohol, an important anti-cancer compound.

[关键词] limonene;perillyl alcohol;biotransformation;Fusarium verticilloides