Extraction Temperature

Extraction temperature refers to the heat applied during solvent-based or solventless cannabis extraction processes, directly influencing which terpenes and cannabinoids are captured in the final product. Different temperatures activate different volatile compounds: lower temperatures (typically 160–180°F for some solventless methods) preserve more delicate, lower-boiling-point terpenes, while higher temperatures may capture broader compound profiles but risk degrading heat-sensitive aromatics. Cannabis breeders and processors track extraction temperature as a critical variable because terpene composition shifts measurably across temperature ranges—limonene, pinene, and myrcene have distinct boiling points and stability profiles. Understanding extraction temperature is essential for reproducible breeding work, as the same cultivar can yield vastly different terpene ratios depending on ex

Breeders document terpene stability and boiling-point profiles in candidate lines to predict how genetics will perform under different extraction conditions. Selections for commercial breeding programs often prioritize cultivars with terpene profiles that remain stable or desirable across multiple extraction temperatures, supporting consistent product development.