Posts tagged with "CBN"

The cannabinoid decarboxylation step is performed differently in nearly every lab. To create certain products, THCa, CBDa, CBGa, and many other cannabinoids must all get decarbed. Why and how does Decarb happen? One example is that CO2 extractors often decarb the biomass to improve their efficiency and yield. A second is when some manufacturers prefer […]

Tags: Cannabinoid Detection, cannabis oil, CBDa, CBN, Decarboxylation, degradation, HPLC, Infrared, potency analysis, reaction monitoring, THCa

THC Oxidation to CBN CBN is the oxidative degradation product of THC. It is more stable than THC due to its conjugated structure.        THC- Delta 9                                                     CBN […]

Tags: CBN, Delta 8, delta 9, Hexahydrocannabinol, HHC, THC Distillate

Decarboxylation, AKA Decarbing, is the process of spontaneously converting THCA to THC with heat (approximately 80-120 C).  During decarbing THCA is converted to THC when the carboxylic acid group on THCA is removed liberating a CO2 molecule and leaving THC behind. Decarbing is important because THCA is not psychoactive, but THC is. Other cannabinoids like […]

Tags: cannabinoids, CBD, CBN, decarb, decarbing, Decarboxylation, spinning band distillation, THC, THC-A

Spinning band can distill THC, CBD, and other cannabinoids at greatly reduced temperatures. The distillation rate also prevents material from staying at temperature for extended periods of time. Above certain temperatures or after many hours of being hot, isomerization can occur. Wiped film manufacturers would have you believe cannabinoids degrade easily with time exposure to […]

Tags: CBN, degradation, oxidation, spinning band distillation

CBN is a cannabinoid that is less psychoactive than THC. It is an oxidized form of THC that is known for its sedative effects. We get many questions about the presence of CBN in distilled oil. CBN naturally occurs in cannabis.  Typical concentrations in refined oils are 1.5% or less . Concentrations of 4% or more […]

Tags: CBN, o-ring joint, oxidation of THC, vacuum grease