Neral
Neral is a minor monoterpene found across cannabis varieties, though typically in smaller concentrations than limonene or myrcene. It exists as a structural isomer of geraniol, sharing the same molecular formula (C₁₀H₁₈O) but differing in molecular arrangement. Lineage records frequently report neral appearing in citrus-forward and floral cannabis families, often co-occurring with geraniol in the same chemotype. Breeders studying terpene profiles note neral contributes to fresh, slightly sweet aromatic notes in certain cultivars. Understanding neral's presence helps contextualize broader terpene chemistry in breeding programs focused on aromatic complexity.
Neral strains
No strains tagged into Neral yet — they'll appear here as breeders submit lineage records under this family.
Neral is a minor monoterpene found across cannabis varieties, though typically in smaller concentrations than limonene or myrcene. It exists as a structural isomer of geraniol, sharing the same molecular formula (C₁₀H₁₈O) but differing in molecular arrangement. Lineage records frequently report neral appearing in citrus-forward and floral cannabis families, often co-occurring with geraniol in the same chemotype. Breeders studying terpene profiles note neral contributes to fresh, slightly sweet aromatic notes in certain cultivars. Understanding neral's presence helps contextualize broader terpene chemistry in breeding programs focused on aromatic complexity.
Neral serves primarily as a marker compound for breeders mapping terpene diversity rather than a selection target itself. Its presence alongside geraniol (the two forming a geraniol/neral ratio) helps characterize strain chemotypes in analytical cannabis genetics work.
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