CDES Terpene Library

Official reference list of cannabis terpenes with standardized identifiers, CAS numbers, and documented effects.

Version 1.0.0 Last updated: 2026-01-05 CC0 Public Domain

Myrcene

terpene:myrcene
CAS: 123-35-3
PubChem: 31253
Formula: C10H16
Category: monoterpene
Aroma:
earthymuskyherbalclove
Effects:
relaxing sedating anti-inflammatory
Boiling Point: 167C / 333F

Most abundant terpene in cannabis. May enhance THC effects (entourage effect).

Limonene

terpene:limonene
CAS: 138-86-3
PubChem: 22311
Formula: C10H16
Category: monoterpene
Aroma:
citruslemonorange
Effects:
uplifting anti-anxiety anti-bacterial
Boiling Point: 176C / 349F

Second most abundant terpene. Associated with elevated mood.

Beta-Caryophyllene

terpene:beta-caryophyllene
CAS: 87-44-5
PubChem: 5281515
Formula: C15H24
Category: sesquiterpene
Aroma:
spicypepperywoodyclove
Effects:
anti-inflammatory pain-relief anti-anxiety
Boiling Point: 160C / 320F

Only terpene that binds to CB2 receptors. FDA-approved food additive.

Alpha-Pinene

terpene:alpha-pinene
CAS: 80-56-8
PubChem: 6654
Formula: C10H16
Category: monoterpene
Aroma:
pinefreshearthy
Effects:
focus anti-inflammatory bronchodilator
Boiling Point: 155C / 311F

May counteract some THC effects. Most common terpene in nature.

Beta-Pinene

terpene:beta-pinene
CAS: 127-91-3
PubChem: 14896
Formula: C10H16
Category: monoterpene
Aroma:
pinewoodyherbal
Effects:
focus anti-inflammatory
Boiling Point: 166C / 331F

Isomer of alpha-pinene with similar properties.

Linalool

terpene:linalool
CAS: 78-70-6
PubChem: 6549
Formula: C10H18O
Category: monoterpenoid
Aroma:
florallavendersweetcitrus
Effects:
calming anti-anxiety sedating
Boiling Point: 198C / 388F

Key component of lavender. Strong anxiolytic properties.

Humulene

terpene:humulene
CAS: 6753-98-6
PubChem: 5281520
Formula: C15H24
Category: sesquiterpene
Aroma:
earthywoodyspicyherbal
Effects:
anti-inflammatory appetite-suppressant anti-bacterial
Boiling Point: 106C / 223F

Isomer of beta-caryophyllene. May suppress appetite unlike most cannabis.

Terpinolene

terpene:terpinolene
CAS: 586-62-9
PubChem: 11463
Formula: C10H16
Category: monoterpene
Aroma:
herbalfloralpinecitrus
Effects:
uplifting sedating anti-bacterial
Boiling Point: 186C / 367F

Least common of major terpenes. Dominant in Jack Herer strains.

Ocimene

terpene:ocimene
CAS: 13877-91-3
PubChem: 5281553
Formula: C10H16
Category: monoterpene
Aroma:
sweetherbalwoodycitrus
Effects:
uplifting anti-viral anti-fungal
Boiling Point: 100C / 212F

Low boiling point means it evaporates quickly during curing.

Bisabolol

terpene:bisabolol
CAS: 23089-26-1
PubChem: 442343
Formula: C15H26O
Category: sesquiterpenoid
Aroma:
floralsweetnutty
Effects:
anti-inflammatory anti-bacterial wound-healing
Boiling Point: 153C / 307F

Key component of chamomile. Used extensively in skincare.

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