// Definition
Sulfur-containing organic molecules (thiols and thiolates) present in cannabis at trace levels that contribute disproportionately to pungent, skunky, gassy, and cheese-like aromas despite being present at much lower concentrations than terpenes.
// From the Episode
Bubbleman described an upcoming panel with Marshall League (PhD), Nick Ziegler, Jeremy Plum, Ryan Lee, and Dr. Mark to explore aromatic volatile compounds beyond terpenes. He argued that the terpene profile sits like an inverted pyramid on tiny grains of thiols, thiolates, and esters. He shared the story of the Renee strain, whose sulfur compounds were so potent that a single small fan leaf behind a bookshelf could be smelled from across a room for weeks. These compounds cannot be detected up close due to their olfactory blowout effect.