Cannabigerol is a member of the class of resorcinols that is resorcinol which is substituted by a (2E)-3,7-dimethylocta-2,6-dien-1-yl group at position 2 and by a pentyl group at position 5.
How much products actually contain
No product states its amount yet.
Of the products containing it, 0 list it before the 1% line and 2 after it (usually 1% or less).
Products using this ingredient
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Definition
US FDA substance register · UNII J1K406072N · registered name Cannabigerol · single chemical substance
Cannabigerol is a member of the class of resorcinols that is resorcinol which is substituted by a (2E)-3,7-dimethylocta-2,6-dien-1-yl group at position 2 and by a pentyl group at position 5. It is a natural product found in Cannabis sativa and Helichrysum species. It has a role as an antioxidant, an antibacterial agent, an appetite enhancer, a neuroprotective agent, a cannabinoid receptor agonist, an anti-inflammatory agent and a plant metabolite. It is a member of resorcinols and a phytocannabinoid.
Source: PubChem
Cannabigerol is the organic compound that conforms to the formula:
Cosmetic roles
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Official labels & definitions
JCIA labelling name カンナビゲロール: 本品は、次の化学式で表される有機化合物である。
Source: JCIA labelling names (Japan)
Names & identifiers
- CAS No.chemical registry number
- 25654-31-3
- DTXSIDUS EPA chemical ID
- DTXSID701014168
- DTXCIDUS EPA compound ID
- DTXCID001436709
- IUPAC
- 2-[(2E)-3,7-Dimethylocta-2,6-dien-1-yl]-5-pentylbenzene-1,3-diol
- Molecular formula
- C21H32O2
- Molecular weight
- 316.485 g/mol
Related literature
- Cannabigerol and cannabidiol differ in their ability to affect the AhR/CYP1A pathway in vitro. · 2026
- Targeting Vascular and Inflammatory Crosstalk: Cannabigerol as a Dual-Pathway Modulator in Rosacea · 2025
- Exploring Cannabidiol (CBD) and Cannabigerol (CBG) Safety Profile and Skincare Potential · 2024
- The antinociceptive activity and mechanism of action of cannabigerol. · 2023
- The Anti-Inflammatory Action of Cannabigerol Accompanied by the Antioxidant Effect of 3-O-ethyl Ascorbic Acid in UVA-Irradiated Human Keratinocytes · 2023