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Beta Pinene

Beta-pinene is the isomer twin of alpha-pinene, a monoterpene with an earthy, green, woody aroma and undertones of fresh spice. It appears in pine, basil, dill, and hops, usually in smaller amounts than its alpha sibling, and adds depth to green and herbal profiles.

Weedy Earthy Woody Green

Beta pinene, also called β-pinene, is the isomer twin to alpha pinene. It is a minor terpene and is typically found in relatively small quantities in cannabis loose-leaf flower and concentrate products. Beta-pinene delivers an aroma that is earthy, woody, and green and that features heavy undertones of fresh spice.

Beta pinene is produced by:

  • basil
  • cannabis
  • dill
  • parsley
  • rose
  • rosemary
  • many other plant species
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Beta Pinene
Chemical Structure
At a glance
woodyherbalsweetgreencamphoreousterpenic
CAS number
127-91-3
Formula
C10H16
Molecular weight
136.23 g/mol
Boiling point
166 °C
Flash point
36 °C
FEMA number
2903
PubChem
CID 14896

Common questions

How is beta-pinene different from alpha-pinene?

They are isomers, the same atoms arranged differently. Alpha-pinene smells more like classic pine while beta-pinene reads greener, drier, and spicier.

What flavors pair well with beta-pinene?

Herbal and green profiles such as basil, rosemary, and hop-forward blends, where it reinforces fresh woody depth.

Related terpenes

Alpha Pinene · woody, sweet, herbal
Smell it at the source

This terpene occurs naturally in these botanical oils, available from our sister store, The Essential Oil Company.

Indian Basil essential oil Indian Basil Rosemary Spanish essential oil Rosemary Spanish Douglas Fir essential oil Douglas Fir
References: PubChem CID 14896 · FEMA flavor ingredient #2903

Products with Beta Pinene listed as a primary terpene:

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