UCLA chemists develop method for producing a form of the substance that acts more predictably and consistently. In the fast-growing marketplace for recreational marijuana and related products, products containing cannabinoids called HHCs are gaining popularity. The neurological and physiolog
As marijuana legalization grows, various cannabinoids are appearing in the market, including hexahydrocannabinols . Recent research by UCLA has illuminated HHC properties and introduced a safer production method. However, legal clarity and further research are essential, with the U.S. DEA deeming HHCs illegal.chemists develop method for producing a form of the substance that acts more predictably and consistently.
This lack of clarity has led to a “wild west” scenario in the marijuana marketplace, posing challenges for governments striving to regulate these products and establish comprehensive laws regarding their usage.UCLA chemist Neil Garg is one of a group of scientists who are rapidly learning more about emerging cannabinoids. Their goals include ensuring the safety of products being sold to consumers and helping government agencies develop evidence-based laws for the fast-growing industry.
HHC products on the market today typically contain a mixture of two different versions, or isomers, of the HHC molecule. In the new study, the scientists found that although both isomers bind to the same cannabinoid receptors in the body as THC does, only one of the isomers binds as well as THC does — which suggests that it is the only HHC isomer with effects comparable to THC., also describes a new method for synthesizing the more biologically active of the two HHC isomers.
“If a medical drug was being synthesized using these metals, careful analysis would be required to ensure these metals are not present in the final commercial products in order to avoid any toxicity concerns,” Garg said.
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