Type of Compound: Cannabinoid
Medical Properties:
Oxidation breakdown product
Sedative
Antibiotic
Immunosuppressant
Anti-inflammatory
Description: CBN is a mildly psychoactive cannabinoid that is produced from the degradation of THC. There is usually very little to no CBN in a fresh plant. CBN acts as a weak agonist at both the CB1 and CB2 receptors, with greater affinity for CB2 receptors than CB1. The degradation of THC into CBN is often described as creating a sedative effect, known as a “couch lock.”
Boiling Point (F): 365
Boiling Point (C): 185
Melting Point (F): 169 – 171
Melting Point (C): 76 – 77
Concentration (% of dry weight): 0.0-1.6%
Relative Content (%):
Chemical Formula: C21H26O2
IUPAC Name: 6,6,9-trimethyl-3-pentylbenzo[c]chromen-1-ol