Humulene, a terpene with many fans
What is Humulene?
- Name: Humulene, alpha-caryophyllene, alpha-humulene
- Formula: C15 H24
- IUPAC Name: 2,6,6,9-Tetramethyl-1,4-8-cycloundecatriene
- Molar mass: 204.35 g/mol
- Boiling point: 106 °C (379 K)
- Presence at room temperature: Clear, pale, greenish-yellow liquid
Cannabis plants are known throughout the world for their intense aroma, produced by the terpenes secreted in their glandular trichomes. Today we are going to talk about humulene, a monocyclic sesquiterpene with a very particular aroma and flavor that has a wide range of potential therapeutic benefits.
Often associated with its presence in hops, as it was first isolated from this plant (Humulus lupulus), this compound not only contributes to the characteristic aroma of many cannabis varieties but has also attracted the attention of researchers and patients due to its possible health effects. Join us and discover how humulene is produced, what its aroma and properties are, and which genetics tend to have a higher content of this unique sesquiterpenoid.