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Cannabis Terpenes

From CannClicks, the free terpene science wiki

Cannabis terpenes are the aromatic compounds that give each strain its smell, flavor and sensory character. This index catalogs 22 terpenes with verified chemistry, aroma signatures, reported effects and the strains that express them — each linked to Wikidata, Wikipedia and PubChem.

Contents
  1. Terpene catalog
  2. Aroma & effects
  3. Linked data

Terpene catalog [browse]

β-Caryophyllene
sesquiterpene· 796 refs
spicy, peppery, woody with warm clove character
Limonene (D-Limonene)
monoterpene· 753 refs
bright citrus — lemon, orange and grapefruit rind
Myrcene (β-Myrcene)
monoterpene· 720 refs
earthy, musky, clove-like with ripe red-grape / mango undertones
Linalool
monoterpene alcohol· 333 refs
soft floral lavender with sweet, spicy citrus edges
α-Pinene
monoterpene· 307 refs
sharp fresh pine, rosemary and fir-forest
Terpinolene
monoterpene· 223 refs
complex fresh — pine, floral, herbal with citrus lift
α-Humulene
sesquiterpene· 170 refs
earthy, woody, subtly hoppy
β-Ocimene
monoterpene· 126 refs
sweet, herbaceous, woody with citrus
Valencene
sesquiterpene· 72 refs
sweet citrus — Valencia orange and fresh herbs
β-Pinene
monoterpene· 71 refs
pine, hops, woody-herbal
α-Phellandrene
monoterpene· 55 refs
minty, peppery citrus with a slight woodiness
α-Bisabolol
sesquiterpene alcohol· 42 refs
delicate floral chamomile with sweet, nutty notes
Nerolidol
sesquiterpene alcohol· 41 refs
fresh woody bark, citrus and apple-rose
Eucalyptol (1,8-Cineole)
monoterpene oxide· 39 refs
cool, minty eucalyptus with camphor
Geraniol
monoterpene alcohol· 35 refs
sweet rose, geranium and peach
α-Terpineol
monoterpene alcohol· 34 refs
lilac, soft floral with a hint of citrus and pine
Δ3-Carene
monoterpene· 28 refs
sweet pungent cypress, pine and citrus-lemon
Camphene
monoterpene· 21 refs
damp woodland, fir needles, musky earth
Borneol
monoterpene alcohol· 10 refs
minty camphor, herbal and earthy
Fenchol
monoterpene alcohol· 10 refs
earthy camphor with lemon-lime and basil
Guaiol
sesquiterpene alcohol· 9 refs
piney woody with rose and earthy undertones
Sabinene
monoterpene· 7 refs
warm spicy, peppery with woody-citrus
Categories: Cannabis terpenes · Aroma compounds · Monoterpenes · Sesquiterpenes
Aroma, effect and chemistry data are provided for sensory and scientific reference only and are not medical or therapeutic claims.