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Ocimene. noun. oc·i·mene ˈäsəˌmēn. : plural-(s): an acyclic terpene hydrocarbon C10H16 that occurs in several essential oils (as basil oil) and that resinifies readily in air and isomerizes on heating.
The name Ocimene is derived from the plant genus name Ocimum from the Ancient Greek word for basil, ὤκιμον. Ocimene can be found in Machilus thunbergii, the Japanese bay tree, red machilus, or tabunoki, and is native to Vietnam, Taiwan, southeast and north-central China, the Korean Peninsula, and Japan. Ocimene is prevalent in Haplopappus foliosus is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae that is endemic to Chile. Common places to find the ocimenes are kumquats, parsley, basil, pepper, basil, tarragon, bay laurel, allspice, mangos, orchids, mint, and cannabis. The ocimenes are often found naturally as mixtures of the various forms. The mixture, as well as the pure compounds, are oils with a pleasant odor. They are used in perfumery for their sweet herbal scent, and are believed to act as plant defense and have anti-fungal properties. Ocimene here refers to the collective group of hydrocarbons ocimenes. It is, however, the two beta ocimenes which make themselves available for consumers of cannabis.
Just as different cannabinoids have different effects, so do terpenes. These unique attributes contribute to the overall composition of a strain, adding a dimension to each one’s “personality.” Though research is still substantiating ocimene effects and benefits, the following uses are currently being investigated:
Ocimene is generally considered a stimulant, tending to be present in the more uplifting, sativa-dominant strains. It is also purported to be a decongestant and expectorant that helps clear airways and improve respiration when inhaled—but it can also induce coughing in the process. Other noted effects include improved cognition, stress, nausea, pain relief, anti-inflammation, and reduced insomnia.
Effects on mood: In cannabis, along with providing many health benefits, ocimene also helps to uplift your mood and boost your energy.
Cultivars (strains) with Ocimene Dominance
Cautions
It is important to specify normal concentrations, as some terpenes can cause irritation, allergic reaction, nausea, headache, and/or acute toxic effects at very high doses - but these doses are much higher than you would ever consume in the course of using cannabis products.
Some terpenes can be dermal irritants, so their concentration in topical products needs to be carefully controlled. Guidance from organizations such as the International Fragrance Association shows that safe limits depend both on the type of product and the individual terpene.
The pharmacological hypothesis argues that aromatic compounds such as terpenes affect mood, physiology, and behavior because they interact with the nervous and/or endocrine systems (hormones).
Ocimenes are a group of isomeric hydrocarbons. The ocimenes are monoterpenes found within a variety of plants and fruits. α-Ocimene and the two β-ocimenes differ in the position of the isolated double bond: it is terminal in the alpha isomer. α-Ocimene is cis-3,7-dimethyl-1,3,7-octatriene. β-Ocimene is trans-3,7-dimethyl-1,3,6-octatriene. β-Ocimene exists in two stereoisomeric forms, cis and trans, with respect to the central double bond. Like the related acyclic terpene myrcene, ocimenes are unstable in air. Like other terpenes, the ocimenes are nearly insoluble in water, but soluble in common organic solvents.
Formula: C10H16
Molar mass: 136.23 g/mol
PubChem CID: 18756
Density: 0.818 g/mL at 20 °C(lit.)
Vapor Pressure: 2.207hPa at 24℃
Refractive Index: n20/D 1.485
Melting Point: -27.17°C (estimate)
Boiling Point: 65-66 °C/13 mmHg
Flash Point: 38 °C
Storage Temp: 2-8°C
Water Solubility: 14.5mg/L at 24℃