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A sesquiterpene present in the essential oil of many plants and flowers, such as lavender and jasmine. Alternately referred to as peruviol and penetrol, this terpene possesses a floral or woody aroma reminiscent of fresh tree bark. There are two isomers of nerolidol, cis-nerolidol and...

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Myrcene, also sometimes called beta myrcene, is a monoterpene and a significant component of numerous plants and fruits. These include cannabis, ylang-ylang, bay, parsley, wild thyme, lemongrass, hops,cardamom, and the mango fruit. While myrcene is present in many plants, commercial production comes from beta-pinene, another...

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Isoborneol is a terpene with a spicy, woody aroma. Isoborneol is also commonly used as a food additive, a flavoring agent, and a natural insect repellent. Isoborneol is an isomeric form of borneol — the isomers, or compounds, in the two are the same, but...

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Menthol is an organic compound derived from mint oils. This waxy, crystalline terpene occurs naturally in mint plants including peppermint and spearmint, although it can also be produced synthetically. Because of its cooling sensation, due to an ability to chemically trigger cold receptors in the...

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Geranyl is a highly fragrant terpene that is a component of more than 60 essential oils, including lemongrass, coriander, sassafras, and geranium. Possessing a strong floral aroma, geranyl also exudes notes of pear, banana, peach and apple. Alternately referred to as geranyl acetate, the terpene...

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Isopulegol is a terpene present in cannabis, distinctive for its potent minty aroma and taste. Isopulegol is the chemical precursor to menthol and is also found in lemongrass and geranium. Some potential health benefits of isopulegol include anti-inflammatory, gastroprotective and antiviral effects. Natural menthol that...

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Fenchol is a monoterpenoid and isomer of borneol frequently used in perfume manufacturing. Possessing a fresh, lemon-lime taste, fenchol is also known for infusing basil with its signature scent. This terpene exhibits antibacterial, antimicrobial and antioxidant properties.    Fenchol is a secondary (less common) terpene...

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Chemically, eucalyptol is a cyclic ether and monoterpenoid with a fresh, minty scent and a spicy yet cooling taste. Eucalyptol may also be referred to by other synonyms, notably cineol. This terpene is present in cannabis as well as sweet basil, rosemary, sage, bay leaves,...

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Cymene is a very common terpene with a variety of biological activities, most notably its anti-bacterial and anti-microbial effects. In addition to its presence in certain cannabis cultivars, cymene is found in more than 100 different plants such as anise, oregano, eucalyptus, cilantro, and mace....

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Guaiol is a sesquiterpenoid alcohol found in plants including cypress pine and cannabis, as well as the oil of the guaiacum plant from which it derives its name. Sometimes referred to as champacol, the guaiol terpene possesses a floral, woody scent profile and has been...