All Terpenes

Terpinolene

Terpinolene is a monoterpene with a fresh, complex aroma that mixes pine, citrus, and herbs with a light floral sweetness. It is the signature terpene of many sativa-leaning profiles and occurs naturally in tea tree, apples, cumin, and conifers.

Piney Citrus Floral Sweet

Terpinolene, sometimes denoted as TPO, is a major terpene characterized by a floral aroma that is reminiscent of sweet pine that exhibits a citrus-like flavor. It is produced by a range of plant species including allspice, cumin, juniper, parsnip, rosemary, sage, and tea tree.

The food industry employs terpinolene as a flavor agent. It is sometimes used to manufacture plastics and also as a repellent against insects such as mosquitos.

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Chemical Structure

At a glance

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CAS number: 586-62-9
Formula: C10H16
Molecular weight: 136.23 g/mol
Boiling point: 186 °C
Flash point: ~58 °C
FEMA number: 3046
PubChem: CID 11463

Common questions

What does terpinolene smell like?

Fresh and multi-layered: piney and citrusy at once, with herbal sweetness. It reads brighter and more complex than pinene alone.

Why is terpinolene associated with sativa profiles?

Many classic sativa-leaning cultivars such as Jack Herer and Durban Poison carry terpinolene as their dominant terpene, so blends built on those profiles lead with it.