Type of Compound: Terpenoid
Medical Properties:
Anticancer
Antioxidant
Sedative
Antibacterial
Antifungal
Description: Terpinolene has been shown to exhibit antioxidant and anticancer effects in rat brain cells. Studies with mice show that terpinolene has a sedative effect when inhaled. In addition, terpinolene is responsible for many of the floral notes found in Jack Herer varieties.
Boiling Point (F): 361 – 365
Boiling Point (C): 183 – 185
Melting Point (F): < 77
Melting Point (C): < 25
Concentration (% of dry weight):
Relative Content (%):
Chemical Formula: C10H16
IUPAC Name: 1-methyl-4-propan-2-ylidenecyclohexene