Abstract:
The biotransformations of (-)-verbenone by Aspergillus tamarii and Aspergillus terreus were described. The biotransformation of (-)-verbenone with A. tamarii and A. terreus for 7 days gave (-)-10-hydroxyverbenone. The biotransformation of (-)-verbenone by A. tamarii resulted in a higher yield. A. tamarii and A. terreus were first two microorganisms to hydroxylate (-)-verbenone.