Type of Compound: Cannabinoid
Medical Properties:
Euphoriant
Analgesic
Anti-inflammatory
Antioxidant
Antiemetic
Description: The most abundant cannabinoid present in marijuana, THC is responsible for cannabis’ most well-known psychoactive effects. THC acts as a partial agonist at the CB1 and CB2 receptors. The compound is a mild analgesic or painkiller, and cellular research has shown that it has antioxidant activity.
Boiling Point (F): 392
Boiling Point (C): 200
Melting Point (F):
Melting Point (C):
Concentration (% of dry weight): 0.1-25%
Relative Content (%):
Chemical Formula: C21H30O2
IUPAC Name: 6,6,9-trimethyl-3-pentyl-6a,7,8,10a-tetrahydrobenzo[c]chromen-1-ol