Terpenes Flashcards
It carries the signature “earthy” aroma found in most cannabis plants. Its boiling point is 332.6 degrees Fahrenheit, or 167 degrees Celsius.
Myrcene
found in hops, cloves, and rosemary. It carries an herbal aroma synonymous with these plants. It has a boiling point of 266 degrees Fahrenheit, or 130 degrees Celsius.
Caryophyllene
Most famously found in pine trees and other conifers, pinene is also responsible for the “piney” aroma of certain cannabis cultivars
Pinene
most commonly found in citrus fruits, in which it provides that citrus smell. It has a boiling point of 348.8 degrees Fahrenheit, or 176 degrees Celsius.
Limonene
boasts a fresh herbal-citrus aroma, and has a boiling point of 361.4-365 degrees Fahrenheit, or 183-185 degrees Celsius. It’s commonly found in plants known for pleasant fragrances, such as rosemary, conifers, lilacs, and apples.
Terpinolene
common cannabis terpene that’s also predominant in hops. It’s also present in sage, clove, basil, black pepper, and ginseng, and carries a corresponding “hoppy” aroma.
Humulene
found in rosewood, bergamot, coriander, rose, jasmine and lavender with a boiling point of 388.4 degrees Fahrenheit, or 198 degrees Celsius. It carries a very pleasant floral aroma, and is often used in soaps and perfumes.
Linalool
has a strong, sweet, herbal scent and a boiling point of 212 degrees Fahrenheit, or 100 degrees Celsius. It’s found in a wide variety of plant life, including mint, mangoes, basil, and orchids.
Ocimene
singularly woody aroma, and used in a wide variety of cosmetic and cleaning products.
Nerolidol
has a mild floral scent, and is frequently used in fragrances and cosmetics. It has a boiling point of 307.4 degrees Fahrenheit, or 153 degrees Celsius.
Bisabolol
found in guaiacum and cypress pine. It has a quintessentially piney aroma, and a boiling point of 197.6 degrees Fahrenheit, or 92 degrees Celsius.
Guaiol
