1. | Carophyllene | ![]() |
Warm Spice Peppery |
C15H24
204.36 g/mol m.p. ?°F b.p. 504 to 507°F d = 0.905 g/mL CAS Number: 87-44-5 |
Sources: Black Pepper, Clove, Oregano, Rosemary, Cannabis Sativa, Hops, Caraway, Basil, etc.
Caryophyllene is one of the 3 most common terpenoids in cannabis, along with myrcene and pinene. |
anti-anxiety relaxant anti-inflamitory |
2. | Myrcene | ![]() |
Musky Herbaceous |
C10H16
136.24 g/mol m.p. 14°F b.p. 331 to 334°F d = 0.794 g/mL CAS Number: 123-35-3 |
Sources: Hops, Lemon Grass, Verbena, Wild Thyme, Cannabis, Hops, Houttuynia, Mango, Cardamom.
Myrcene composes 29% to 66% of the steam-distilled essential oil of cannabis sativa. Myrcene is thought to be the predominant terpenoid found in modern cannabis cultivars within North America. |
calming muscle relaxant sleep aid |
3. | Pinene | ![]() |
Pinene | C10H16
136.24 g/mol m.p. -80 to -67°F b.p. 311 to 313°F d = 0.86 g/mL CAS Number: 1330-16-1 |
Sources: Pine needles. Pinene is one of the 3 most common terpenoids in cannabis, along with myrcene and caryophyllene. |
pain relief anti-anxiety anti-inflamatory |
4. | Limonene | ![]() |
Citrus Floral |
C10H16
136.24 g/mol m.p. -101.83?°F b.p. 349°F d = 0.8411 g/mL CAS Number: 138-86-3 (R/S) 5989-27-5 (R) 5989-54-8 (S) |
Sources: Lemon and Orange peels. |
anti-anxiety stress relief anti-inflamatory anti-oxidant |
5. | Humulene | ![]() |
Woody | C15H24
204.36 g/mol m.p. 77°F b.p. 223 to 225°F d = 0.886 g/mL CAS Number: 6753-98-6 |
Sources: . |
anti-bacterial anti-inflamatory |
6. | Linalool | ![]() |
Floral Lavendar |
C10H18O
154.25 g/mol m.p. -4°F b.p. 388 to 390°F d = 0.858 to 0.868 g/mL CAS Number: 76-70-6 126-91-0 (R) 126-90-9 (S) |
Sources: (S)-linalool is a major constituent of the essential oils of coriander, cymbopogon, and sweet orange flowers. (R)-linalool is present in lavender, bay laurel, sweet basil, etc.
Each enantiomer evokes different neural responses in humans, so are classified as possessing distinct scents. (S)-(+)-Linalool is perceived as sweet, floral, petitgrain-like and the (R)-form as more woody and lavender-like. |
anti-biotic anti-microbial pain relief sedative |
7. | Ocimene | ![]() α-ocimene ![]() trans-β-ocimene ![]() cis-β-ocimene |
Sweet Herbal | C10H16
136.24 g/mol m.p. 122°F b.p. 212°F @ 70 torr d = 0.800 g/mL CAS Number: 502-99-8 (α) 3338-55-4 (cis-β) 3779-61-1 (trans-β) |
Ocimenes are isomeric monoterpenes found within a variety of plants and fruits. |
anti-fungal anti-inflamitory |
8. | Terpinolene δ-Terpinene |
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Floral | C10H16
136.24 g/mol m.p. ?°F b.p. ?°F d = ? g/mL CAS Number: 99-86-5 (α) 99-84-3 (β) 99-85-4 (λ) 586-62-9 (δ) Interactive 3-D Model |
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uplifting |
9. | Fenchol | ![]() |
(descriptor) | C10H18O
154.25 g/mol m.p. 102 to 113°F b.p. 394°F d = 0.942 g/mL CAS Number: 1632-73-1 (unspec. isom.) 2217-02-9 ((1R)-endo-(+)) Interactive 3-D Model |
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(effects) |
10. | para-Cymene |
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(descriptor) | C1014y
134.22 g/mol m.p. -90°F b.p. 351°F d = 0.857 g/mL CAS Number: 99-87-6 |
Note: . |
(effects) |
11. | 3-Carene | ![]() |
(descriptor) | C10H16
136.24 g/mol m.p. ?°F b.p. 338 to 342°F d = 0.86 g/mL CAS Number: 13466-78-9 |
Note: . |
(effects) |
12. | Nerolidol | ![]() ![]() |
(descriptor) | C15H26O
222.37 g/mol m.p. ?°F b.p. 252°F d = 0.872 g/mL CAS Number: 7212-44-4 (unspec. isom.) 3790-78-1 (cis) 40716-66-3 (trans) |
Note: . |
(effects) |
13. | Camphene | ![]() |
(descriptor) | C10H16
136.24 g/mol m.p. 124 to 126°F b.p. 318°F d = 0.842 g/mL CAS Number: 79-92-5 |
Note: . |
(effects) |
14. | Eucalyptol | ![]() |
(descriptor) | C10H18O
154.25 g/mol m.p. 37.2°F b.p. 349 to 351°F d = 0.9225 g/mL CAS Number: 470-82-6 Interactive 3-D Model |
Note: . |
(effects) |
terpenoids.htm
updated 2021.12.10