Caryophyllene-Oxide

Molecular formula

C₁₅ H₂₄

Molar mass

220.35 g

Physical state

kristallin

Solubility

hard to dissolve in water

Occurrence

The substance releases the typical scent of gloves.

Medicinal properties

Caryophyllene oxide has a broad antifungal spectrum and protects against pathogenic bacteria. Caryophyllene oxide is one of the less volatile terpenes. It provides a „typical“ hemp aroma and is used to train Customs and Police sniffer dogs to detect cannabis.