Prenylthiol

Prenylthiol, known for contributing to the “skunk-like” aroma of cannabis, is a chemical compound also present in “skunky” or lightstruck beer. This compound is part of a group of chemicals responsible for the distinctive scent associated with cannabis.

Chemical Information

• Chemical Name: Prenylthiol
• Other Names: 3-Methyl-2-butene-1-thiol
• Category: Thiols

Research Studies

• Research Study: Identification of a New Family of Prenylated Volatile Sulfur Compounds in Cannabis
• Authors: Oswald, Iain W. H.; Ojeda, Marcos A.; Pobanz, Ryan J.; Koby, Kevin A.; Buchanan, Anthony J.; Del Rosso, Josh; Guzman, Mario A.; Martin, Thomas J.
• Publication: ACS Omega, 6 (47), 31667–31676
• Date: 2021-11-30
• DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.1c04196

Scent Analysis

• Analysis: Chemistry behind marijuana’s skunky scent
• Author: Remmel, Ariana
• Source: ScienceNews.org
• Date: 30 November 2021

References

• Source: pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Prenylthiol Data Sources