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~ THCA, Overview ~
THCA is found in abundance within fresh, live cannabis and you can juice it!
Tetrahydrocannabinolic Acid (THCA)
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Chemical Name: Tetrahydrocannabinolic Acid (THCA)
Molecular Formula: C22H30O4 Molecular Weight: 358.4733 g/mol Boiling Point: |
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General Information
Tetrahydrocannabinolic acid (THCA, 2-COOH-THC; conjugate base tetrahydrocannabinolate) is a precursor of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the active component of cannabis. THCA is found in variable quantities in fresh, undried cannabis, but is progressively decarboxylated to THC with drying, and especially under intense heating such as when cannabis is smoked or cooked into cannabis edibles. THCA is often the majority constituent in cannabis resin concentrates, such as [hashish] and hash oil, when prepared from high-THC cannabis plant material, frequently comprising between 50% and 90% by weight. It has two isomers, THCA-A, in which the carboxyl group is in the 1 position, between the hydroxyl group and the carbon chain, and THCA-B,
in which the carboyxl group is in the 3 position, following the carbon chain. In the past THCA was thought to be formed in plants by cyclization of cannabidiolic acid but studies but in the late 1990s it became apparent that its precursor is cannabigerolic acid, which goes through oxidocyclization through the actions of the enzyme THCA-synthase. It is unstable, and slowly decarboxylates into THC during storage, and the THC itself slowly degrades to cannabinol. When heated or burned, as when cannabis is smoked or included in baked goods, the decarboxylation is rapid but not complete; THCA is detectable in people who smoke or otherwise consume cannabis
Tetrahydrocannabinolic acid (THCA, 2-COOH-THC; conjugate base tetrahydrocannabinolate) is a precursor of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the active component of cannabis. THCA is found in variable quantities in fresh, undried cannabis, but is progressively decarboxylated to THC with drying, and especially under intense heating such as when cannabis is smoked or cooked into cannabis edibles. THCA is often the majority constituent in cannabis resin concentrates, such as [hashish] and hash oil, when prepared from high-THC cannabis plant material, frequently comprising between 50% and 90% by weight. It has two isomers, THCA-A, in which the carboxyl group is in the 1 position, between the hydroxyl group and the carbon chain, and THCA-B,
in which the carboyxl group is in the 3 position, following the carbon chain. In the past THCA was thought to be formed in plants by cyclization of cannabidiolic acid but studies but in the late 1990s it became apparent that its precursor is cannabigerolic acid, which goes through oxidocyclization through the actions of the enzyme THCA-synthase. It is unstable, and slowly decarboxylates into THC during storage, and the THC itself slowly degrades to cannabinol. When heated or burned, as when cannabis is smoked or included in baked goods, the decarboxylation is rapid but not complete; THCA is detectable in people who smoke or otherwise consume cannabis
THCA often confused with THC, THCA is a cannabinoid that is showing very promising results in a wide range of healing properties, THCA is often misunderstood due to it's short life span in the cannabis plant. THCA is most prevalent in live/raw cannabis, The "A" in THCA is reference to a acidic molecule which is unstable losing the (A) acidic molecule easily through not only heat but even just sitting and drying, The (A) acidic molecule is a precursor for the main known cannabinoids whith exceptions to the cannabinoids with the "V" molecule, which originates through a different fatty acid/ Amino acid process.
THCA has no psychoactive properties, allowing people to consumer for the nutritional benefits with there hearts desire.
To understand a future potency of a curtain cannabis strain before it has cured. The percentage of THCA must be multiplied by 8.77 then added to the percentage of THC int he plant. This equation provides the producer or patient with a accurate measurement of the amount of THC that will be present after the plant is cured.
Another similarity between THCA & THC, is that they are both the most abundant cannabinoids in the cannabis plant most of the time (depending on the time tested ). There is the specific strains that are higher in CBD. THCA on it's own is showing awesome healing properties in limited studies with more I the works. Studies have shown that THCA has Anti-inflammatory, Neuro-protectant, Anti-emetic, proliferative properties, all of which are medically beneficial for a range of ailments.
The variety of such medical benefits (like the other cannabinoids possess) could make THCA a very important cannabinoids for potential patients, especially when left in the plants original sequence/matrix (nature knows best). aiding in epilepsy, autoimmune disorders, pain, PMS, and more.
THCA has no psychoactive properties, allowing people to consumer for the nutritional benefits with there hearts desire.
To understand a future potency of a curtain cannabis strain before it has cured. The percentage of THCA must be multiplied by 8.77 then added to the percentage of THC int he plant. This equation provides the producer or patient with a accurate measurement of the amount of THC that will be present after the plant is cured.
Another similarity between THCA & THC, is that they are both the most abundant cannabinoids in the cannabis plant most of the time (depending on the time tested ). There is the specific strains that are higher in CBD. THCA on it's own is showing awesome healing properties in limited studies with more I the works. Studies have shown that THCA has Anti-inflammatory, Neuro-protectant, Anti-emetic, proliferative properties, all of which are medically beneficial for a range of ailments.
The variety of such medical benefits (like the other cannabinoids possess) could make THCA a very important cannabinoids for potential patients, especially when left in the plants original sequence/matrix (nature knows best). aiding in epilepsy, autoimmune disorders, pain, PMS, and more.