Researchers have conducted the first comprehensive sensory-guided study of the odor-active compounds in dried cannabis flowers, uncovering dozens of previously unknown chemicals that shape the the plant’s distinct fragrance. The findings expand scientific knowledge of marijuana beyond the common understanding of terpenes, CBD and THC.
To unravel the chemistry of smell, the researchers utilized a sensory guided technique that is more familiar in food science than cannabis research. Using a gas chromatography-olfactometry device along with aroma extract dilution analysis, they cataloged the volatile compounds in marijuana and, importantly, explored which ones actually matter to the nose. Read more »
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