What is HHC (Hexahydrocannabinol)? Not THC
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What is HHC (Hexahydrocannabinol)?
HHC (Hexahydrocannabinol) is a hydrogenated form of THC naturally present in the seeds and pollen of hemp. HHC is not a THC, so while it may have similar effects - it is non-synthetic, making it a perfectly federally legal hemp extraction.
HHC (Hexahydrocannabinol) is a hydrogenated form of THC naturally present in cannabis. This HHC is derived from hemp and is more potent than Delta-8 and Delta-10. HHC causes a sensation similar to Delta-9 THC. It has been shown to give a more relaxing euphoric feeling than Delta-8 or Delta-10. The distillation process used by the processor gives complete hydrogenation to the HHC molecule.
What are the Effects of HHC Hexahydrocannabinol?
HHC effects are very similar to THC, but HHC does have differences. Some people claim it gives them the same euphoric feeling, pain-fighting, and anti-nausea/vomiting effects that THC does. Some enjoy the Buzz :)
What makes HHC hexahydrocannabinol different than THC?
Want to get technical? Let's get technical.
HHC has shown to have an extremely high binding affinity for CB1 and CB2 Cannabinoid receptors in your body, and it is a potent cannabinoid in vitro and in vivo.
HHC has three chiral centers, meaning it has three different forms. These forms are called enantiomers, and they are essentially mirror images of each other. The three enantiomers of HHC have different effects on the body, depending on which chiral center they bind to.
- The first chiral center is C1. If HHC binds to this chiral center, it will activate the CB1 receptor.
- The second chiral center is C2. If HHC binds to this chiral center, it will activate the CB2 receptor.
- The third chiral center is C3. If HHC binds to this chiral center, it will not activate the CB1 or CB2 receptor.
The differences between the three enantiomers of HHC are important because they show that HHC can bind to two different receptors (CB1 and CB2), but it can only activate one of them (CB1). This means that HHC can potentially treat two conditions at once: a condition related to the immune system and a condition related to the CNS and cardiometabolic disorders.
Is HHC hexahydrocannabinol Legal?
Yes, it is! Since HHC is a naturally occurring cannabinoid found in hemp, it's not a THC-type compound like Delta-8. This means that HHC vapes, gummies, or edibles are perfectly legal on the federal level and will most likely remain legal on the state level as well.
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