Cannabinoids

THC - Tetrahydrocannabinol

What is THC (Tetrahydrocannabinol)?

01/09/2025

THC, or tetrahydrocannabinol, is the main psychoactive compound in the cannabis plant and is best known for producing the sensation commonly referred to as being 'high'. As interest in cannabis...

What is THC (Tetrahydrocannabinol)?

01/09/2025

THC, or tetrahydrocannabinol, is the main psychoactive compound in the cannabis plant and is best known for producing the sensation commonly referred to as being 'high'. As interest in cannabis...

Cannabis sativa plant with dark blue background and CBV chemical structure in front

What is CBV (Cannabivarin)?

28/05/2025

CBV, or cannabivarin, is a naturally occurring cannabinoid found in small amounts in the cannabis plant. It belongs to the varin group, which includes compounds that have a slightly shorter...

What is CBV (Cannabivarin)?

28/05/2025

CBV, or cannabivarin, is a naturally occurring cannabinoid found in small amounts in the cannabis plant. It belongs to the varin group, which includes compounds that have a slightly shorter...

CBCV structure over hemp plant background

What is CBCV (Cannabichromevarin)?

28/05/2025

CBCV, short for cannabichromevarin, is one of the lesser-known cannabinoids found in small amounts in certain hemp strains. It’s closely related to CBC (cannabichromene) but has a slightly different structure,...

What is CBCV (Cannabichromevarin)?

28/05/2025

CBCV, short for cannabichromevarin, is one of the lesser-known cannabinoids found in small amounts in certain hemp strains. It’s closely related to CBC (cannabichromene) but has a slightly different structure,...

HHCP label overlay in research lab with hemp plant

What is HHCP (Hexahydrocannabiphorol)?

27/05/2025

HHCP, or hexahydrocannabiphorol, is one of the newer cannabinoids starting to gain attention in the industry. It’s a hydrogenated compound, closely related to THCP, and it’s been developed through synthetic...

What is HHCP (Hexahydrocannabiphorol)?

27/05/2025

HHCP, or hexahydrocannabiphorol, is one of the newer cannabinoids starting to gain attention in the industry. It’s a hydrogenated compound, closely related to THCP, and it’s been developed through synthetic...

Delta-9 THCB molecule diagram on cannabis background

What is delta-9 THCB (Delta-9 tetrahydrocannabu...

27/05/2025

One interesting cannabinoid that's caught my attention lately is delta-9 tetrahydrocannabutol, or delta-9 THCB. It isn't as well-known as THC—the cannabinoid most people immediately think of with cannabis—but structurally, it's...

What is delta-9 THCB (Delta-9 tetrahydrocannabu...

27/05/2025

One interesting cannabinoid that's caught my attention lately is delta-9 tetrahydrocannabutol, or delta-9 THCB. It isn't as well-known as THC—the cannabinoid most people immediately think of with cannabis—but structurally, it's...

THC-O-Acetate structure and lab application context

What is THC-O-Acetate (THC-O)?

26/05/2025

THC-O-Acetate—usually just called THC-O—is one of those cannabinoids that’s been popping up more and more lately. It’s not like CBD or delta-9 THC, which occur naturally in the plant. THC-O...

What is THC-O-Acetate (THC-O)?

26/05/2025

THC-O-Acetate—usually just called THC-O—is one of those cannabinoids that’s been popping up more and more lately. It’s not like CBD or delta-9 THC, which occur naturally in the plant. THC-O...

THCH chemical structure with cannabis/marijuana flower on the background

What is THCH (Tetrahydrocannabihexol)?

26/05/2025

THCH, or tetrahydrocannabihexol, is one of the lesser-known cannabinoids starting to appear in advanced cannabis research. Structurally, it’s closely related to THC, with a six-carbon side chain instead of five....

What is THCH (Tetrahydrocannabihexol)?

26/05/2025

THCH, or tetrahydrocannabihexol, is one of the lesser-known cannabinoids starting to appear in advanced cannabis research. Structurally, it’s closely related to THC, with a six-carbon side chain instead of five....

CBDV chemical structure

What is CBDV (Cannabidivarin)?

23/05/2025

CBDV, or cannabidivarin, first caught my attention while reviewing lab results on hemp strains with naturally low THC. It looks a lot like CBD on paper, but it's a distinct...

What is CBDV (Cannabidivarin)?

23/05/2025

CBDV, or cannabidivarin, first caught my attention while reviewing lab results on hemp strains with naturally low THC. It looks a lot like CBD on paper, but it's a distinct...

CBDVA molecular structure over hemp leaves

What is CBDVA (Cannabidivarinic Acid)?

23/05/2025

CBDVA, or cannabidivarinic acid, is a non-psychoactive cannabinoid acid found in raw, unheated hemp. It acts as a biosynthetic precursor to CBDV (cannabidivarin) and is part of the varinic acid...

What is CBDVA (Cannabidivarinic Acid)?

23/05/2025

CBDVA, or cannabidivarinic acid, is a non-psychoactive cannabinoid acid found in raw, unheated hemp. It acts as a biosynthetic precursor to CBDV (cannabidivarin) and is part of the varinic acid...

CBL chemical structure

What is CBL (Cannabicyclol)?

23/05/2025

CBL, or cannabicyclol, is one of the lesser-known cannabinoids that naturally form in cannabis over time. It comes from the breakdown of CBC (cannabichromene), often triggered by light, heat, or...

What is CBL (Cannabicyclol)?

23/05/2025

CBL, or cannabicyclol, is one of the lesser-known cannabinoids that naturally form in cannabis over time. It comes from the breakdown of CBC (cannabichromene), often triggered by light, heat, or...

Delta 10 THC molecule on cannabis background

What is Delta 10 THC?

23/05/2025

Delta-10 THC is one of those cannabinoids that’s only recently started to get noticed. It’s structurally similar to delta-9 and delta-8 THC—names most people are already familiar with—but it stands...

What is Delta 10 THC?

23/05/2025

Delta-10 THC is one of those cannabinoids that’s only recently started to get noticed. It’s structurally similar to delta-9 and delta-8 THC—names most people are already familiar with—but it stands...

Close up of cannabis flower

Understanding cannabinoid ratios in cannabis pr...

21/05/2025

When I first started working with cannabinoids, I noticed a lot of confusion around the ratios on product labels, things like 1:1 or 10:1. These aren’t just numbers; they show...

Understanding cannabinoid ratios in cannabis pr...

21/05/2025

When I first started working with cannabinoids, I noticed a lot of confusion around the ratios on product labels, things like 1:1 or 10:1. These aren’t just numbers; they show...

Man pondering cannabinoids tolerance at home

Can you build tolerance to cannabinoids?

21/05/2025

Tolerance to cannabinoids is something that comes up a lot, whether you're deep in the industry or just starting to learn about it. People often wonder if regular exposure can...

Can you build tolerance to cannabinoids?

21/05/2025

Tolerance to cannabinoids is something that comes up a lot, whether you're deep in the industry or just starting to learn about it. People often wonder if regular exposure can...

Synthetic vs natural cannabinoids comparison concept

Synthetic vs natural cannabinoids: Benefits and...

21/05/2025

The difference between synthetic and natural cannabinoids is something that comes up a lot, especially among people in the industry, from manufacturers to regulators. On the surface, they might seem...

Synthetic vs natural cannabinoids: Benefits and...

21/05/2025

The difference between synthetic and natural cannabinoids is something that comes up a lot, especially among people in the industry, from manufacturers to regulators. On the surface, they might seem...

Cannabinoids in hemp vs marijuana

Cannabinoids in hemp vs marijuana: Are they the...

20/05/2025

At first glance, hemp and marijuana seem different. Hemp is often used for industrial purposes, while marijuana is linked to recreational use. But their cannabinoid profiles are more complex than...

Cannabinoids in hemp vs marijuana: Are they the...

20/05/2025

At first glance, hemp and marijuana seem different. Hemp is often used for industrial purposes, while marijuana is linked to recreational use. But their cannabinoid profiles are more complex than...

Skincare product with cannabinoid

Cannabinoids in skincare: How do they work?

20/05/2025

One of the most compelling developments in recent years has been the integration of cannabinoids into skincare products. This shift reflects a growing interest in how hemp-derived compounds interact with...

Cannabinoids in skincare: How do they work?

20/05/2025

One of the most compelling developments in recent years has been the integration of cannabinoids into skincare products. This shift reflects a growing interest in how hemp-derived compounds interact with...

How does heat (decarboxylation) affect cannabinoids?

How does heat (decarboxylation) affect cannabin...

19/05/2025

One of the most significant processes involving heat is decarboxylation, the chemical reaction that activates cannabinoids. Without it, many of the compounds in raw hemp remain in their acidic, inactive...

How does heat (decarboxylation) affect cannabin...

19/05/2025

One of the most significant processes involving heat is decarboxylation, the chemical reaction that activates cannabinoids. Without it, many of the compounds in raw hemp remain in their acidic, inactive...

Cannabinoid information text over cannabis leaves

What are minor cannabinoids and why are they im...

19/05/2025

While much attention has been placed on well-known compounds like CBD and THC, there’s growing interest in the less prominent elements of the plant, what we refer to as minor...

What are minor cannabinoids and why are they im...

19/05/2025

While much attention has been placed on well-known compounds like CBD and THC, there’s growing interest in the less prominent elements of the plant, what we refer to as minor...

THCA chemical structure on cannabis background

What is THCA (Tetrahydrocannabinolic acid)?

19/05/2025

Have you ever wondered why raw cannabis doesn’t cause the same effects as when it’s heated? It’s not just a technical detail—it’s a key part of how the plant works....

What is THCA (Tetrahydrocannabinolic acid)?

19/05/2025

Have you ever wondered why raw cannabis doesn’t cause the same effects as when it’s heated? It’s not just a technical detail—it’s a key part of how the plant works....

Cannabis plant the contain cannabinoids

How are cannabinoids extracted from cannabis pl...

15/05/2025

Extracting cannabinoids from cannabis plants is a crucial step in transforming raw plant material into oils, concentrates, and other finished products. Cannabinoids like CBD and THC are found in the...

How are cannabinoids extracted from cannabis pl...

15/05/2025

Extracting cannabinoids from cannabis plants is a crucial step in transforming raw plant material into oils, concentrates, and other finished products. Cannabinoids like CBD and THC are found in the...