Enantioselectivity of the metabolism of some monoterpenic components of coniferous tree resin by Armillariella mellea (honey fungus)

Abstract
Transformation of (±)α‐pinene, (±)α‐terpineol, and (±)α‐limonene by Armillariella mellea proceeds enatio‐selectively. (±)α‐Pinene oxidizes (via α‐terpineol) (to (4S)‐trans‐sobrerol faster than to (4R)‐isomer. (4R)‐Trans‐sobrerol and (4S)‐1,2,8‐p‐menthantriol are formed in excess from (±)α‐terpineol, whilst transformation of (±)‐limonene yields an excess of (4R) 8‐p‐menthene‐1,2‐diol.