What Is THC-O? Is It Really 300% Stronger?
Scores of new cannabinoids are trending on the cannabis scene, one contending to be better than the other. CBD is in a class of its own, while new variants of THC like Delta 8 and Delta 10 are marking their presence with a gentle and smooth high as compared to the more potent (and banned) Delta 9 THC. THC-O is the latest entrant that is making waves as the strongest form of cannabis in existence today. But what is it that makes, say THC-O indica different from the other cannabinoids? Let’s find out – Origin – THC-O is not a naturally occurring substance. It is not actually found in the cannabis plant, but is created in the laboratory under specific conditions. The biggest differentiating factor here is that is contains the molecule acetate. In fact, THC-O is actually a tetrahydrocannabinol called THC-O Acetate. This is a synthetic analog which involves extracting CBD from hemp before extracting Delta 8 from that CBD. The organic solvent acetic anhydride is introduc...