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10-OH-HHC: A Cannabinoid Alternative Worth Knowing About
10-OH-HHC: A Cannabinoid Alternative Worth Knowing About
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2024-10-24
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As regulations on cannabinoids evolve, 10-OH-HHC is emerging as a legal and promising option. This article aims to...

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Understanding THC-P, the new molecule legal in France
Understanding THC-P, the new molecule legal in France
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2023-07-18
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The world of cannabis is constantly evolving, and it's difficult to keep up with all the new trends and discoveries....
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What are CBD-A and THC-A?

What are CBD-A and THC-A?

2366 Views 0 Liked Posted on: 2022-05-23
By Pascal massiani
 

🌿 What are CBD-A and THC-A?

Hemp is an incredibly rich plant in terms of active compounds. Among these, more than a hundred molecules, called cannabinoids, have been identified and studied. Two of these molecules, CBD-A and THC-A, play a key role in the chemistry of hemp.

🔬 CBD-A and THC-A:

CBD-A (cannabidiolic acid) is the acidic and natural form of CBD. Before any transformation, CBD is found in this initial form within the trichomes of the plant, which are resinous glands located on the surface of the flowers. Similarly, THC-A (tetrahydrocannabinolic acid) is the acidic and non-psychoactive version of THC.

🔥 What is decarboxylation?

Decarboxylation is a chemical process that occurs when plant material is heated. This process removes a carboxyl group (COOH) from the molecule, converting CBD-A into CBD and THC-A into THC. This phenomenon gives CBD and THC their well-known properties. For instance, without decarboxylation, THC-A remains non-psychoactive and does not produce the typical effects associated with THC.

📊 How to calculate CBD levels from CBD-A?

When a hemp plant is heated, CBD-A converts into CBD with a conversion ratio of approximately 0.87. This means that to determine the actual CBD concentration after decarboxylation, the initial quantity of CBD-A must be multiplied by 0.87. This explains why CBD levels increase after heating.

The same principle applies to THC-A. When exposed to heat, THC-A converts into THC, which also alters the total THC concentration in the final product.

🌟 Why refer to CBD-T and THC-T?

The terms CBD-T (total CBD) and THC-T (total THC) are used to indicate the overall levels of these cannabinoids after decarboxylation. As hemp flowers are often heated during consumption (vaporization, combustion, cooking), it is essential to account for the conversion of acidic forms (CBD-A and THC-A) into their neutral forms (CBD and THC). This helps anticipate the actual effects of consumed products more accurately.

 
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