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*Nerolidol is among the long list of terpenes found in plants in general, and in cannabis in particular. That being said, we invite you to discover it in this article. More details below. Nerolidol in brief<\/strong> Let’s begin by exploring this terpene in its entirety. Specifically, we will focus on the following aspects: the name and characteristics of nerolidol.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Firstly, it should be noted that this terpene is also called peruviol. This is precisely what our source emphasizes when defining it: Nerolidol, also known as peruviol, is a sesquiterpene alcohol present in many essential oils and plants. It is a major constituent of the essential oils of neroli, Brassavola nodosa, and Myrocarpus fastigiatus, and is also found in ginger, lavender, Melaleuca, cultivated hemp (Cannabis sativa L.), and lemongrass.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

As the previous quote indicates, this terpene belongs to the large sesquiterpene family. From this perspective, you might wonder what this family is. To answer your question, let’s turn to this other source: Sesquiterpenes form a class of molecules in the terpene family, with the molecular formula C15H24. Sesquiterpenoids are their numerous derivatives produced by synthesis or biological modification (typically oxidation or rearrangement). These molecules are commonly found in living organisms (especially plants), where they are synthesized from farnesyl pyrophosphate and play various metabolic roles. On the other hand, let’s look at the unique characteristic of this terpene. In fact, it’s not very different from that of others. Why? Because it relates to aroma. Specifically, nerolidol It has a strong and pleasant odor. From this perspective, it imparts woody, floral, fruity, and earthy aromas to the plants that contain it. This is the case for the following:<\/strong>hemp\/cannabis<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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lemongrass, eucalyptus, tea tree, ginger, etc.<\/strong> Chemical and Physical Properties<\/strong>Like any other terpene, this one has physicochemical characteristics that allow for its identification. Let’s look at them below. <\/em> Structure In chemistry, it is represented by the following structure.<\/em> Credit: Wikipedia<\/em>IdentificationThe following elements allow for its identification.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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3,7,11-trimethyldodeca-1,6,10-triene-3-ol No.<\/strong> CAS: 7212-44-4 3790-78-1 (racemic cis) 40716-66-3 (racemic trans) 142-50-7 ((S)-Z-nerolidol)No.<\/sub>ECHA: 100.027.816No.<\/sub>EC: 230-597-5 No.<\/strong> RTECS: JR4977000<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

PubChem: 5284507 Appearance: Colorless to pale yellow liquid<\/strong> Chemical Properties These are as follows.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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