Prenylthiol Explained

Prenylthiol or 3-methyl-2-butene-1-thiol is a chemical compound. It is one of a group of chemicals that give cannabis its characteristic "skunk-like" aroma. It is also present in lightstruck or "skunky" beer.[1] [2]

Notes and References

  1. 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.. 2021-11-30. Identification of a New Family of Prenylated Volatile Sulfur Compounds in Cannabis Revealed by Comprehensive Two-Dimensional Gas Chromatography. ACS Omega. 6. 47. 31667–31676. 10.1021/acsomega.1c04196. 34869990 . 8638000.
  2. Web site: Remmel . Ariana . Here's the chemistry behind marijuana's skunky scent . ScienceNews.org . 30 November 2021 . 30 November 2021.

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