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What Is THCP?

Tetrahydrocannabiphoral, or THCP, is a cannabinoid closely related to delta 9 that is usually found in low concentrations in cannabis plants. THC and THCP appear to have similar effects on the endocannabinoid system, according to the researchers who discovered it. THCP, however, binds to CB1 receptors 33 times more often than THC, thus THCP may be up to 33x more potent!

The alkyl side chains of THCP distinguish it from other cannabinoids. In simple terms, THCP contains seven carbon atoms rather than the five found in regular THC. As a result, THCP attaches more securely to endocannabinoid receptors, so it takes a smaller amount of THCP to affect the endocannabinoid system than THC.

Is THCP Synthetic?

No!

Over 140 naturally-occurring phytocannabinoids have been identified in cannabis plants, including THCP. That said, THCP levels in hemp and marijuana are low, meaning there is not enough of the compound to satisfy human needs.

THCP levels in cannabis plants are well below 0.1% in nature. As a comparison, marijuana has THC concentrations between 25% and 30% and hemp has THC concentrations of around 0.3%. Hemp usually has CBD concentrations between 20% and 30%, while marijuana has concentrations of approximately 15%.

Although THCP is naturally occurring, researchers need to derive more of it in a lab environment to satisfy market needs. Even then, when THCP is created by scientists, it comes from 100% natural hemp.

How Is THCP Created?

THCP is naturally found in very low concentrations in cannabis, so scientists have been able to create it through a series of chemical extractions and processes involving CBD.

Due to the abundance of CBD in hemp, THCP derived from the plant is not only completely federally legal under the 2018 Farm Bill, but also highly effective.

CBGA, or cannabigerolic acid, is the precursor to all cannabinoids, including THC and CBD. So, we know CBGA can transform into THCP, but how?

CBGA first reacts with other acidic compounds in hemp to create a precursor to THCP called THCPA, or tetrahydrocannabiphorolic acid

This compound then undergoes decarboxylation, a chemical reaction that removes a carboxyl group and releases carbon dioxide. In simple terms, decarboxylation involves the removal of carbon atoms from a compound’s carbon chain.

The Benefits of THCP

THCP is a relatively new cannabinoid. As we mentioned previously, it wasn’t discovered until 2019, so no precise studies have been conducted on its benefits and effects. We still have a lot to learn about the compound beyond the observations made by its original discoverers.

Despite this, the limited evidence seems promising. As it is so closely related to THC, we can assume that its safety profile is similar to that of the classic compound, but its effects are stronger.

The potential benefits of THCP include:

• Pain management
• Insomnia relief
• Strong psychoactive effects

The effects of THCP are similar to those of THC, but they come with more power. Therefore, THCP should have more pronounced effects on pain relief and insomnia relief than regular THC.

The compound’s monster high, however, remains its primary benefit.