Sabinene
Chemical Properties
- FLASH POINT: 100.4°F/38°C
- BOILING POINT: 329°F/165°C
- COLOR: COLORLESS TO PALE YELLOW
- ODOR: WOODY, SPICY, PEPPERY
- CAS#: 3387 - 41 - 5
- MOLECULAR FORMULA: C10H16
Therapeutic Benefits
- ANTI-INFLAMMATORY: REDUCES INFLAMMATION
- ANTI-FUNGAL: INHIBITS THE GROWTH OF FUNGUS
- ANTIMICROBIAL: DESTROYING OR INHIBITING THE GROWTH OF MICROORGANISMS
- ANTIOXIDANT: PREVENTS OXIDATION DAMAGE TO OTHER MOLECULES IN THE BODY
- ANTIBACTERIAL: SLOWS BACTERIAL GROWTH
About Sabinene
Sabinene is a natural bicyclic monoterpene and is isolated from the essential oils of various plants. It gives off pleasant aromas ranging from citrusy and spicy to piny and woody.
Sabinene is is a major constituent of carrot seed oil and one of the compounds that contribute to the spiciness of black pepper. Sabinene can be isolated from the essential oils of many plants including the Holm oak, Norway spruce, and tea tree. Sabinene is also found in a variety of spices, such as nutmeg, basil, marjoram, cloves, and cardamom. As a monoterpene, it is used in aromatherapy but equally used as flavorings in food or fragrance manufacturing.
Sabinene has been studied for its implications in soothing problematic skin conditions, relieving arthritis pain, and aiding digestion.1 Sabinene has been shown to possess anti-inflammatory, anti-fungal, antimicrobial,2 antioxidant,3 and antibacterial4 properties.
Sabinene’s presence is typically low in cannabis strains, however, most strains that have peppery, piney or mint aromas often hold small concentrations of this terpene.
Sabinene FAQs
What are the effects of sabinene? A deeper look.
As one of many organic compounds known as terpenes, research suggests sabinene could have many therapeutic properties and shows great promise for the pharmaceutical industry. Essential oils containing sabinene have been found to possess antimicrobial properties. In addition to the antimicrobial activity, the terpene can also reduce oxidative stress.
Sabinene’s effects are not all positive, at least not when the terpene is used carelessly. Pure sabinene can cause severe eye irritation and skin irritation, so any sabinene products should only be sourced from reputable manufacturers and handled appropriately.
Where can I purchase sabinene?
Lab Effects is a trusted source for all terpene categories (CDTs, BDTs, flavors, therapeutics, water-soluble, flowable powders, etc.) and is available in every format suitable for various manufacturing processes. Sabinene has shown much therapeutic potential for medical applications in experimental studies. Isolated terpenes purchased from Lab Effects are guaranteed pure, 100% botanically derived, and free from chemical adulterants such as synthetic flavorants, industrial odorizers, solvents, pesticides, and metals.
What is sabinene terpene used for?
Sabinene is used in the perfume industry, as many people find its scent pleasing. Sabinene is also gaining attention as a potential pharmaceutical ingredient thanks to its many therapeutic properties.
Is sabinene a terpene?
Sabinene is a natural bicyclic monoterpene. Monoterpenes are also commonly referred to as thujenes. Sabinene has a double bond similar to that of fellow terpene Beta-Pinene.
What is the pharmacological activity of sabinene?
An overview of the pharmacological potential of sabinene noted that sabinene-containing essential oils (EOs) display both antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities. According to this overview, the anti-inflammatory effect of sabinene was demonstrated in studies of rats with induced paw edema. The overview also notes that sabinene has been identified through mass spectrometry as one of several volatile compounds with anti-inflammatory properties found in EOs.
What are the sources of sabinene?
Sabinene is found in various botanicals, including cannabis, Argentinian lemon oil, tea tree oil, carrot seed oil, and black pepper. Although it’s not an abundant terpene, sabinene concentrations are higher in the cannabis strains Orange Bud, Super Silver Haze, Lemon Haze, and Diesel than in other strains. Sabinene is often found in the company of terpenes like pinene, caryophyllene, and carene.