Known as Camphene it is a bicyclic monoterpene found in various essential oils and plants, such as camphor oil, cypress oil, and the cannabis plant.
Camphene Chemistry
This Terpene us a monoterpene with a bicyclic bicycloheptane skeleton substituted by geminal methyl groups at the 2-position and a methylidene group at the 3-position. It is a very common natural product present in many essential oils.
It acts as a plant metabolite and as a fragance. It can also be produced industrially by the isomerization of the more common alpha-Pinene, using a solid acid catalyst such as Titanium Dioxide.
Camphene, a minor Terpene
Camphene is one of more than 150 minor terpenes found in cannabis. It is known for its pungent, musky odor reminiscent of fir needles and damp earth, but its aroma is not particularly sweet. Camphene is sometimes confused with Myrcene because it has a similar odor, although it is more abundant.
It is present in cannabis and other plants such as Camphor, Cypress, Nutmeg, Rosemary, Sage, and Conifers. Like other Terpenes, Camphene forms a colorless crystal that offers unique fragrances and flavors.
