Scientists finally figure out what chemicals create the skunk smell in cannabis

MisterKister · Dec 6, 2021

Here’s the chemistry behind marijuana’s skunky scent

Newly ID’d sulfur compounds in cannabis flowers give the plant its telltale odor. One, prenylthiol, is what also gives “skunked beer” its funky flavor.

www.sciencenews.org

xtsho · Dec 6, 2021

What Explains Marijuana's Skunky Smell?

Solving the mystery of marijuana's skunklike aroma could make cannabis producers better neighbors, and might help profits, too.

www.discovermagazine.com

MisterKister · Dec 6, 2021

Basically sulfur compounds for those to lazy to read the articles posted

xtsho · Dec 6, 2021

MisterKister said:
Basically sulfur compounds for those to lazy to read the articles posted

I read your article.

They identified certain thiols as giving some beer a skunky taste years ago from certain hop species. Hops is related to cannabis. The article I posted is a year old.

This paper published in 2015. It's not really a new discovery.

"Characterizing the Smell of Marijuana by Odor Impact of Volatile Compounds: An Application of Simultaneous Chemical and Sensory Analysis"

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4684335/

hotrodharley · Dec 10, 2021

I used to use Tex Isbell's skunk scent to cover scent when trapping. 2 parts. A few drops of each on a spot and it could make a pig puke. Bunch of volatile sulfates.

conor c · Dec 10, 2021

xtsho said:
I read your article.

They identified certain thiols as giving some beer a skunky taste years ago from certain hop species. Hops is related to cannabis. The article I posted is a year old.

This paper published in 2015. It's not really a new discovery.

"Characterizing the Smell of Marijuana by Odor Impact of Volatile Compounds: An Application of Simultaneous Chemical and Sensory Analysis"

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4684335/

100% correct bro alot of people been screaming skunk aint cos terps its cos thiols fatty acids and Mercaptan and things like it for years this just proves what we all thought really

xtsho · Dec 10, 2021

hotrodharley said:
I used to use Tex Isbell's skunk scent to cover scent when trapping. 2 parts. A few drops of each on a spot and it could make a pig puke. Bunch of volatile sulfates.

Now why am I not surprised that you're a trapper?

hotrodharley · Dec 10, 2021

xtsho said:
Now why am I not surprised that you're a trapper?

I haven't done that in over 40 years. Still feel bad about it.

conor c · Dec 10, 2021

hotrodharley said:
I haven't done that in over 40 years. Still feel bad about it.

Not into traps or hunting with dogs myself either its me killing it or nothing i dont mind dogs for retrieval and of course its a clean 1 shot deal or nothing in my opinion i aint into seeing things sufffering myself neither

doughper · Mar 12, 2023

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