Dimethyl Trisulfide

Dimethyl trisulfide (DMTS) is a volatile sulfur-containing compound occasionally detected in cannabis flower, though typically in trace amounts. This terpene is commonly associated with savory, garlic-like, or onion-forward aromatic profiles in certain strain lineages. DMTS belongs to the polysulfide family and shares olfactory characteristics with dimethyl disulfide, another sulfur compound found in cannabis. Detection of DMTS in cannabis samples remains relatively uncommon compared to major terpenes, and its presence often correlates with specific genetic backgrounds or post-harvest processing conditions. Breeders studying unusual aromatic phenotypes occasionally document DMTS as a minor volatile constituent.

Breeders working with unusual or savory terpene profiles may select for strains expressing trace sulfur compounds like DMTS as part of broader chemotype exploration. Understanding sulfur-containing volatiles helps geneticists map aromatic diversity across cannabis germplasm and develop breeding records for distinctive phenotypes.