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α-Humulene

Alpha-Humulene is a beta-caryophyllene isomer and a monocyclic sesquiterpene.

Other names

alpha-Caryophyllene

Molecular formula

C15 H24

Molar mass

204.36 g

Physical state

liquid

Solubility

hard to dissolve in water

Occurrence

This essential oil is found in different plants, including hemp, hops, and cloves.

Medicinal properties

Humulene has antibacterial, anti-inflammatory properties and acts as an appetite suppressant. Humulene provides the hoppy flavor in beer production.

anti-inflammatory antimicrobial