Phellandrene
(A-Phellandrene)
Phellandrene is derived from eucalyptus plant species
It is a secondary terpene, less prevalent in cannabis and less studied by researchers.
Phellandrene is discussed in essential-oil work and has a woody, mint-citrus aroma.
Phellandrene aroma is described as woody, minty, and mildly citrus.
Phellandrene has a woody, minty, mildly citrus aroma and is discussed in eucalyptus-family oils.
About Phellandrene
During the initial phase of the research, phellandrenes (a-phellandrene and beta-phellandrene) were misunderstood as limonene and pinene. After studying eucalyptus oil, we discovered that a-phellandrene and beta-phellandrene were two distinct isomeric compounds mostly prominent in eucalyptus plants.
Facts about α-Phellandrene
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α-Phellandrene is associated with eucalyptus-family oils.
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β-Phellandrene is discussed with water fennel and balsam oils.
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Both are studied as aroma compounds.
Facts about β-Phellandrene
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β-Phellandrene is extracted from water fennel oil and balsam oil
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β-Phellandrene is often used as a flavor ingredient
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Broadly distributed in essential oils
Phellandrene profile
Phellandrene (α-phellandrene and β-phellandrene) is a pair of isomeric monoterpenes first distinguished from limonene and pinene during eucalyptus-oil chemistry work. In cannabis it is a secondary, less common panel entry. Aroma is woody, minty, and mildly citrus.
Isomer notes
α-Phellandrene is associated with eucalyptus-family oils and a pleasing mint-citrus scent. β-Phellandrene is discussed with water fennel and balsam oils and as a flavor ingredient in essential-oil work. Early literature sometimes mixed them up with limonene or pinene.
Plants often listed
Dill, parsley, lavender, pine, water fennel, black pepper, mint, cinnamon, ginger grass.
Catalog strain mentions
Trainwreck, Jack Herer, Ace of Spades, SAGE, Dogwalker OG, Super Lemon Haze.
Industry context
Used in perfume, cosmetic, and food-flavor formulas. FDA flavoring-agent status for alpha-phellandrene is about food aroma, not medicine. Education only: naming, aroma, plants, and catalog names.
PLANTS CONTAINING PHELLANDRENE
Dill
Parsley
Lavender
Pine
water fennel
Black Pepper
Mint
Cinnamon
Ginger Grass
STRAINS WITH HIGH LEVELS OF PHELLANDRENE
Train wreck
Jack Herer
Ace of Spades
SAGE
Dogwalker OG
Super Lemon Haze
WHERE PHELLANDRENE IS MOSTLY USED?
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Aroma and perfume formulas
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Food-flavor formulas
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Essential-oil research and chemistry references
Phellandrene notes
COA literacy
Compare alpha-phellandrene and beta-phellandrene entries on a current terpene panel. FDA flavoring-agent context concerns food aroma, not medicine. Education only: naming, aroma, plants, and catalog names.