Chemistry and measurement Reviewed August 16, 2026

Guaiol Terpene

Guaiol • GWY-ol • /ˈɡwaɪɒl/

A woody sesquiterpene alcohol tracked by some cannabis laboratories.

Chemical class
Sesquiterpene alcohol
Common aroma notes
pine, wood, rose
COA names
Guaiol

Identity and cannabis context

What Guaiol is

Guaiol is generally a minor cannabis analyte and is on the current New York panel.

Aroma vocabulary

People commonly describe isolated guaiol with pine, wood, rose notes. A finished flower or extract contains a more complex volatile mixture.

Also found in

  • guaiacum
  • cypress

Chemistry and measurement

What the evidence actually shows

A high-throughput cannabis method included and quantified guaiol.

What we do not know

Controlled human evidence is inadequate for respiratory, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, or therapeutic claims.

Safety and interpretation

A certificate of analysis identifies composition, not a safe or effective dose. Inhalation can irritate airways, and heating terpenes can create degradation products.

This page is educational and does not provide medical advice. Route, dose, oxidation, heat, other ingredients, and individual health conditions all change risk.

Database records listing Guaiol

This bounded preview shows records whose available profile contains Guaiol. It is not a total, a dominant-terpene ranking, or a guarantee about a current retail batch.

Tangie cannabis strain
Relaxing High

Tangie

Tangie is a sativa-dominant hybrid (California Orange x Skunk #1) renowned for its intense orange-citrus aroma and flavor. Expect an uplifted, creative, energetic high balanced with a relaxed undercurrent, making it a favorite for daytime focus, social gatherings, and mood lift. A decorated multi-time Cannabis Cup winner, Tangie remains one of the most recognizable citrus strains in cannabis culture.

Myrcene-dominant Uplifted Creative

Sativa

Cannatonic cannabis strain
Relaxing High

Cannatonic

Cannatonic is a balanced 50/50 hybrid bred by Resin Seeds from MK Ultra and G13 Haze, famous for pioneering high-CBD, low-THC genetics. Expect a relaxed, clear-headed, and functional high paired with earthy, citrus, and pine flavors. Its myrcene-driven terpene profile supports calm focus rather than heavy sedation, making it a go-to choice for daytime stress relief, mild pain management, and productive relaxation without overwhelming psychoactivity.

Myrcene-dominant Relaxed Focused

Hybrid

Grape Gasoline cannabis strain
Balancing High

Grape Gasoline

Grape Gasoline is a balanced 50/50 hybrid from Compound Genetics, crossing Grape Pie with Jet Fuel Gelato. Expect a loud grape-and-diesel nose, caryophyllene-driven spice, and an effect profile that swings from relaxed and euphoric to uplifted and creative. With THC reaching up to 31%, it's a versatile evening strain suited for stress relief, pain management, and easy social unwinding.

Caryophyllene-dominant Relaxed Euphoric

Hybrid

Banana Cream Cake cannabis strain
Relieving High

Banana Cream Cake

Banana Cream Cake (BCC) is a 70/30 Indica-leaning hybrid from Seed Junky Genetics, blending Wedding Cake, Banana OG, and related dessert-strain genetics. Dominant caryophyllene delivers a spicy backbone beneath sweet, tropical, vanilla flavors. Effects run relaxed, happy, euphoric, and creative — a versatile evening strain with award-winning pedigree and THC ranging from 15% to nearly 30%.

Caryophyllene-dominant Relaxed Uplifted

Hybrid

RS11 cannabis strain
Uplifting High

RS11

RS11 (Rainbow Sherbert #11) is an award-winning 70/30 Indica-leaning hybrid born from Pink Guava, OZK, and Sunset Sherbert genetics. Limonene-dominant with Caryophyllene and Linalool support, it delivers a bright, citrus-berry flavor that opens into euphoric upliftment before settling into deep relaxation and calm. A multi-award winner with THC reaching up to 33%, RS11 suits evening unwinding, creative sessions, and stress relief for experienced consumers.

Caryophyllene-dominant Euphoric Relaxed

Hybrid

East Coast Sour Diesel cannabis strain
Relieving High

East Coast Sour Diesel

East Coast Sour Diesel (ECSD) is a legendary sativa-dominant hybrid born in 1990s NYC, descended from Chemdawg 91 and Super Skunk genetics. With THC up to 27% and a Limonene-dominant terpene profile, it delivers an energetic, euphoric, and creative high wrapped in an unmistakable diesel-and-citrus aroma. A daytime favorite for focus, socializing, and productivity, ECSD remains one of the most recognizable and influential fuel-forward sativas in cannabis history.

Valencene-dominant Energetic Uplifted

Sativa

Sex Pot cannabis strain
Balancing High

Sex Pot

Sex Pot is a sativa-dominant heirloom strain blending Columbian Gold, Acapulco Gold, and Punto Rojo landraces with Cinderella 99 and Amnesia Hashplant genetics. With 21% THC and a caryophyllene-rich terpene profile, it delivers creative, energetic, and giggly effects wrapped in sweet cherry, pineapple, and cheese flavors — perfect for social gatherings and creative sparks.

Caryophyllene-dominant Creative Energetic

Sativa

Suver Haze cannabis strain
Relaxing High

Suver Haze

Suver Haze is an award-winning, sativa-dominant CBD-rich hemp strain bred by Oregon CBD from Suver #8 and Early Resin Berry genetics. With 12-22% CBD and less than 1% THC, it delivers clear-headed focus, gentle euphoria, and deep relaxation without intense psychoactive effects. The complex terpene profile features myrcene, caryophyllene, and humulene, creating earthy, citrus, and spicy aromatics with sweet apple and berry flavors. Perfect for stress relief, creative work, and daytime functionality, Suver Haze won first place at major hemp competitions in 2019 and 2020.

Farnesene-dominant Relaxed Uplifted

Hybrid

Sources

  1. Office of Cannabis Management Testing Limits (opens in new tab)

    New York State Office of Cannabis Management, 2026 • chemistry

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Guaiol questions

What is Guaiol?

Guaiol (Guaiol) is a woody sesquiterpene alcohol tracked by some cannabis laboratories. Guaiol is generally a minor cannabis analyte and is on the current New York panel.

What does Guaiol smell like?

Common descriptors include pine, wood, rose. Aroma is subjective, and other volatile compounds in the tested product also matter.

What does the research say about Guaiol?

A high-throughput cannabis method included and quantified guaiol. Controlled human evidence is inadequate for respiratory, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, or therapeutic claims.

Does a Guaiol result predict effects?

No. A lab result identifies chemistry in one sample. It does not guarantee a feeling, benefit, dose, or response for an individual consumer.

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