The properties of Humulene
Humulene, also known as α-humulene or α-caryophyllene, is a naturally occurring monocyclic sesquiterpene (C15H24), containing an 11-membered ring and consisting of 3 isoprene units containing three nonconjugated C=C double bonds, two of them being triply substituted and one being doubly substituted. It was first found in the essential oils of Humulus Lupulus (hops), from which it derives its name. In addition to hops humulene is also found in cannabis (Cannabis Sativa), coriander (Coriandrum Sativum), cloves (Syzygium Aromaticum), and basil (Ocimum Basilicum). Humulene is an isomer of β-caryophyllene, and the two are often found together as a mixture in many aromatic plants.
Scent: woody and earthy with hints of hops.