Delta-8-tetrahydrocannabinol
Delta-8-tetrahydrocannabinol
Delta-8-tetrahydrocannabinol (pronounced del-ta-8-tet-ra-hy-dro-can-nab-i-nol), often abbreviated as Delta-8-THC, is a psychoactive cannabinoid found in the Cannabis plant. It is an isomer of Delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol, the compound commonly known as THC.
Etymology
The term "Delta-8-tetrahydrocannabinol" is derived from the Greek word "tetra," meaning four, and "hydro," meaning water. "Cannabinol" is derived from "cannabis," the plant from which the compound is extracted, and "ol," a common suffix in organic chemistry indicating an alcohol group.
Description
Delta-8-THC is chemically different from delta-9-THC by only a few atomic bonds and still offers a potent high of its own. While delta-8-THC has some of the same effects as delta-9 (the type of THC most commonly associated with marijuana), it is less potent. It also appears to have some potential medical benefits, such as anti-nausea, anti-anxiety, and pain relief properties.
Related Terms
- Cannabinoid: A type of chemical compound found in the cannabis plant. Delta-8-THC is a type of cannabinoid.
- Cannabis: The plant from which delta-8-THC and other cannabinoids are extracted.
- Delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol: The most well-known and potent cannabinoid, often associated with the psychoactive effects of cannabis.
- Psychoactive substance: A substance that changes brain function and results in alterations in perception, mood, consciousness, cognition, or behavior. Delta-8-THC is a psychoactive substance.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Delta-8-tetrahydrocannabinol
- Wikipedia's article - Delta-8-tetrahydrocannabinol
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