Biotransformation of linalyl acetate by suspension cultures of Papaver bracteatum

Abstract Suspension cultures of Papaver bracteatum biotransform the acyclic monoterpene, linalyl acetate, into linalool, geraniol and the monocyclic alcohol, α-terpineol. Total metabolism of linalyl acetate occurs within eight days of substrate addition, with 40% of the substrate being transformed within the first 36 hr. No regiospecific hydroxylation of the 3-methyl-2-butenyl group is observed.