Terpene series: Delta-3-carene

Delta-3-carene is a monoterpene found in cannabis with a pungent, sweet-citrus aroma. Occurring naturally in turpentine, rosemary, and cedar, carene is used as a raw material in various personal products. These include cosmetics, perfumes, and aromatherapy products. Though its presence in these products, as well as cannabis, appears to be largely beneficial, overexposure to carene may irritate the skin, eyes, and lungs.

There's a good chance that you've crossed paths with carene right at your breakfast table. The terpene can be found in the popular morning staples of orange juice and grapefruit juice. This is because the citrusy element in carene's scent also extends to its flavour, which some describe as tasting like fresh pineapple. As a flavour enhancer, carene mixtures may be enjoyed with salads or as an infusion in tea or mineral water. You have also likely encountered carene's sweet aroma if you've ever spritzed on a citrus perfume or cologne. Any citrus peel oil you can imagine, from mandarin to kumquat, likely has a healthy dose of carene as well.The terpene's aromatic profile, which includes both woody and tangy elements, is a likely contributor to the earthy-citrus flavours and aromas typical of these strains.

Boiling Point - 169 Degrees Celsius