Alpha-pinene is the most prevalent type of terpene in both nature and cannabis. It adds aroma to citrus rinds, kitchen herbs and all manner of essential oils. Alpha-pinene also perfumes our ...

While many growers talk about their plants as being “trees,” most cannabis doesn’t actually taste like tree leaves or pine needles, that is, unless it is rich in pinene. This terpene is one of the ...

Alpha-pinene, a monoterpene abundant in pine trees and aromatic herbs, is emerging as a valuable natural resource for pharmaceuticals, fragrances, and sustainable materials. Its structure supports ...

The fresh, unmistakable scent of a pine forest comes from a medley of chemicals produced by its trees. Researchers have now accurately determined the chemical structure of one compound in its gas ...

Scientists at UC Riverside have found a clever new way to outsmart termites—by turning their own instincts against them.

Dr. Ethan Russo is a world-renowned authority on the medicinal use of cannabis; an academic researcher, author and industry leader whose expansive knowledge of cannabis therapeutics spans history, ...

β-Pinene, a bicyclic monoterpene, is the second-most abundant constituent of the resins produced by pine trees and other conifers. The most abundant is its isomer α-pinene 1, the Molecule of the Week ...

In a recent study published in ChemSusChem, researchers developed scalable processes to convert β-pinene into 4-isopropenylcyclohexanone (4-IPEC), a feedstock for synthesizing sustainable versions of ...

The catalytic isomerization of α‑pinene oxide to campholenic aldehyde represents a transformative reaction in the fine chemicals and fragrance industries. This rearrangement process converts an ...