Tetrahydrocannabinol

Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) is the principal psychoactive compound found in cannabis (Cannabis sativa). It is responsible for the "high" or euphoric effect that users experience when consuming marijuana. THC interacts with the endocannabinoid system in the body, specifically binding to cannabinoid receptors in the brain and nervous system.

Olivetol is a chemical compound that is primarily known as a precursor in the synthetic production of cannabinoids, particularly cannabidiol (CBD) and other similar compounds. It is a terpenophenolic compound with the chemical formula C15H22O3 and is structurally related to the cannabinoids found in the cannabis plant. Olivetol can be synthesized from various organic compounds, and its significance in cannabinoid synthesis arises from its ability to undergo reactions that lead to the formation of cannabinoid structures.

Tetrahydrocannabinolic acid (THCA) is a non-psychoactive cannabinoid found in the cannabis plant. It is the precursor to tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), which is the primary psychoactive component of cannabis. THCA is produced in the cannabis plant during its growth and maturation stages and is typically found in high concentrations in fresh cannabis flowers.

Tetrahydrocannabinolic acid synthase (THCAS) is an enzyme primarily found in the cannabis plant (Cannabis sativa). It plays a crucial role in the biosynthesis of tetrahydrocannabinolic acid (THCA), which is the acidic precursor to tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the well-known psychoactive compound in cannabis.