THC-O is one of the most talked-about cannabinoids in the CBD space. This semi-synthetic cannabinoid is three times more potent than THC, yet the federal government has not explicitly listed it as illegal.
Our lab, Nordic Analytical Laboratories, has shed light on what THC-O is, its production process, and its legality to help your brand take advantage of this next big thing in the world’s cannabis industry.
Nordic Analytical Laboratories is a state-certified lab providing testing services to companies making recreational and medical CBD products.
THC-O is a semi-synthetic cannabinoid derived from organic CBD subjected to a series of lab processes. The cannabinoid is a strong psychoactive compound, three times more potent than the restricted THC cannabinoid.
Though psychoactive, the government has not categorized the man-made cannabinoid as a controlled substance. It is regarded as a derivative of hemp, which is legal.
Forward-looking cannabis businesses in Colorado have been using the THC-O acetate as an ingredient for making recreational and medicinal products that reduce anxiety, boost mood, manage pain, and enhance appetite.
How Is THC-O Acetate Made?
The THC-O production process starts by converting organic CBD derived from hemp to Delta 8. In this process, manufacturers reflux the CBD derived from hemp in heptane or toluene to make Delta 8.
Afterward, the manufacturers dissolve Delta 8 THC in acetic anhydride to make the psychedelic THC-O acetate. Before passing it to the consumer, manufacturers refine the THC-O acetate to remove unwanted impurities.
Why Is THC-O Legal?
2018’s Farm Bill states that hemp and its derivatives are federally legal. In that regard, THC-O acetate producers claim that the compound is federally legal since it is a derivative of hemp, a strain of cannabis with 0.3% THC.
While THC-O is federally legal, some states treat it as a restricted product. For that reason, manufacturers can only sell their THC-O products through government-approved cannabis dispensaries.
What’s the Best Way to Consume THC-O?
THC-O comes available in the form of tinctures, gummies, and vapes. That means you can consume it orally or through vaping.
Hemp enthusiasts recommend vaping as the best way to consume THC-O. They argue that when THC-O is consumed orally, the liver breaks it down to the less-potent THC-9. As a result, the consumer will hardly get the psychedelic high associated with this semi-synthetic cannabinoid.
What Does THC-O Feel Like?
People experience THC-O differently. However, many consumers claim that this semi-synthetic cannabinoid gives a euphoric high at low doses and a strong psychedelic high at moderate levels. Other consumers claim that it relaxes, delivers a hallucinogenic effect, or gives a total mood lift.
Are There Restrictions on THC-O?
According to the Division of Environmental Health and Sustainability under Colorado’s Department of Public Health and Environment, any modifications are non-compliant with the statutory definition under Section 25-5-426(1)(g.3) & (g.5) and 25-5-426(4)(d), C.R.S. This includes any process converting industrial hemp cannabinoids into delta-8, delta-9, delta-10-THC, or other tetrahydrocannabinol isomers. As a result, tetrahydrocannabinol isomers are not allowed in food, dietary supplements or cosmetics
Hemp Testing Services
Hemp testing is a standard procedure in the cannabis industry. Regulators recommend the procedure to ensure that hemp products are free of harmful impurities like aspergillus, a mold that contaminates cannabis with a life-threatening mycotoxin.
Furthermore, hemp testing protects consumers from heavy metals, fertilizers, pesticides, and microbial contaminants.
In Colorado, regulatory agencies require manufacturers to pass their hemp products like Delta 9, Delta 8, and Delta 10 through a state-approved lab like Nordic Analytical Laboratories before selling them in a cannabis dispensary.
Cannabis Lab Consulting in Colorado
THC-O is a federally legal cannabinoid with excellent potency and medicinal value. Your company can use it to create high-demand products that boost mood, reduce anxiety, and enhance general well-being.
Our lab, Nordic Analytical Laboratories, is state-approved to test hemp and cannabis products for recreational or medicinal use. We have state-of-the-art labs in Denver and Colorado to serve CBD companies that want to comply with Colorado’s hemp testing laws.
Our highly trained team uses innovative equipment to test hemp products’ potency, safety, and quality before you supply them to cannabis dispensaries. Our services are quick, accurate, and personalized to your needs.
We offer testing and consultation services on:
- Hemp strain analysis
- Cannabinoid testing
- Airborne microbial
- Contaminant testing
- Agricultural testing
If your company wants to tap the advantages of THC-O acetate, contact us today for a consultation regarding the testing processes needed to make legal, high-quality THC-O products.
–
–