Terpene Series: Fenchol

A terpene with the smell of pine, lemon, and camphor, commonly found in basil and aster flowers, as well as some strains of cannabis. Due to its unique smell, fenchol is frequently used in perfumes.

Fenchol is an isomer of borneol and is a monoterpene, the smallest and least complex type of terpene molecule. Fenchol is biosynthesized from geranyl pyrophosphate, which along with olivetolic acid, can combine to form CBGA, the starting point of cannabinoids CBG, CBD, CBC, and THC. 

Terpenes help give cannabis and other plants aromas, and fenchol is known to have an invigorating, uplifting aroma of lemon, pine, and camphor. It is one of the primary terpenes found in basil and aster flowers and is commonly used in perfumes. Fenchol is only found in high amounts in some cannabis strains, such as OG Kush and Banana Kush.

The boiling point of fenchol is 201 degrees Celsius.