Description

THCA Disposable Vape Pen

THCA, short for tetrahydrocannabinolic acid, is a naturally occurring compound abundantly found in the cannabis plant, particularly in the trichomes, delicate structures covering the plant’s surface. It serves as the precursor to delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the compound responsible for cannabis’s intoxicating effects.

During the drying and curing process of harvested cannabis, THCA is present in significant concentrations. However, unlike THC, THCA does not induce the psychoactive sensations commonly associated with cannabis use. Instead, it must undergo decarboxylation, a process catalyzed by heat exposure, such as smoking, vaping, or cooking, to convert into THC.

Research interest in THCA is burgeoning among scientists and medical practitioners due to its potential therapeutic attributes. Initial studies hint at THCA possessing anti-inflammatory, neuroprotective, and antiemetic (anti-nausea and vomiting) properties.

 

THCa
CAS Number	23978-85-0
Molar Mass	314.45 g/mol
Chemical Formula	C22H30O4
IUPAC Name	(−)-(6aR,10aR)-6,6,9-trimethyl- 3-pentyl-6a,7,8,10a-tetrahydro- 6H-benzo[c]chromen-1-ol