Humulene
IUPAC name	2,6,6,9-tetramethyl- 1,4-8-cycloundecatriene
Identifiers
CAS number	6753-98-6 Y
SMILES	CC1(C)/C=C/C/C(C) =C/CC/C(C)=C/C1
Properties
Molecular formula	C15H24
Molar mass	204.36 g/mol
Density	0.886 g/cm3
Boiling point	106-107 °C at 5 mmHg
Y (what is this?)  (verify) Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa)
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Humulene, or α-humulene or α-caryophyllene, is a naturally-occurring monocyclic sesquiterpene. It is found in the essential oils of Humulus lupulus (hops) from which it derives its name, Lindera strychnifolia and others. It is an isomer of β-caryophyllene, and the two are often found together as a mixture in nature. It is one of the chemical compounds that contribute to the taste of the spice Vietnamese coriander. It also contributes to the characteristic aroma of Cannabis sativa, where it is present in the essential oil of the plant.

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• Merck Index, 12th Edition, 4789.