Delta-8-Tetrahydrocannabinol Flashcards
What is Delta 8?
Delta 8 is a minor compound found in cannabis and hemp in very small percentages, less than 1%.
What is Delta 8’s relationship to THC?
Delta 8 is an analog of delta 9 tetrahydrocannonal or THC.
How are the molecules of Delta 8 and THC different?
The molecules of these two cannabinoids are almost identical except that delta 8 has double bond on the 8th carbon chain instead of the 9th.
What makes Delta 8 more stable than THC?
Delta 8 is more stable than THC due to its double bond on the 8th carbon chain, which gives it a boiling point/vaporization temperature of 772.3° Fahrenheit or 383.5° c and a long shelf life.
How is Delta 8 usually manufactured?
Nearly all delta 8 THC on the market today is manufactured from hemp-derived CBD, commonly synthesized from a refined CBD isolate.
What receptors does Delta 8 bind with?
Delta 8 binds with G proteins that are coupled with CB1 receptors in the nervous system. It also has a high binding affinity with CB2 receptors in the immune and gastrointestinal system.
What are the effects of Delta 8 compared to THC?
Delta 8 has similar effects to THC, but they are generally less potent.
What are entourage effects in relation to Delta 8?
Due to limited research, the entourage effects of Delta 8 are currently unknown, although scientists expect that they exist.
What is Delta 8 particularly effective for?
Delta 8 has been found to be especially effective for nausea and vomiting in children, appetite stimulation, and providing a smoother, milder high.
What was found in a 1995 study regarding Delta 8 and nausea in children?
In a 1995 study on children with cancer, Abrahamov, Abrahamov, and Mechoulam found that Delta 8 completely eliminated vomiting for all of their subjects, making it a great choice for children.
Who should avoid strains with Delta 8?
People with high blood pressure and those who want to lose weight should avoid strains with Delta 8.
Why should people with high blood pressure avoid Delta 8?
When first taken, Delta 8 can increase heart rate in humans, followed by a reduction in heart rate and blood pressure. The potential for increased heart rate might be a problem for people with high blood pressure. People with heart conditions are advised to avoid Delta 8 unless under the recommendation of a doctor.
Why should those who want to lose weight avoid Delta 8?
Studies have shown that Delta 8 increases food consumption even more than THC, so it should be avoided if someone is trying to lose weight.
Q: What types of consumption methods are the effects of Delta 8 described in this section based on?
The effects of Delta 8 described in this section refer specifically to when it is inhaled, used sublingually, or ingested as a nano emulsion.
What happens when Delta 8 is ingested?
When Delta 8 is ingested, it is converted into 11 hydroxy THC, just like THC. This means that the effects of ingested Delta 8 will be exactly the same as the effects of ingested THC, and people who use Delta 8 will not be able to pass a drug test.
