Camphene Terpene

Camphene is a bicyclic monoterpene commonly found in cannabis cultivars alongside pinene and myrcene. This terpene is characterized by a sharp, woody, and camphoraceous aroma profile. Camphene appears in modest concentrations in most cannabis samples, though certain breeding lineages—particularly those derived from landrace genetics—tend toward higher expression. The compound's volatility and aromatic intensity make it relevant to breeders studying terpene ratios and extraction efficiency. Documentation of camphene presence is increasingly standard in modern cannabinoid profiling.

Breeders monitoring camphene expression often track it as part of monoterpene diversity rather than a primary selection target. Lines selected for volatile, sharp aromatic profiles frequently exhibit elevated camphene alongside complementary terpenes like pinene and limonene.