OCCThere’s a lot of misinformation about marijuana out there, but the truth is that it’s one of the most studied plants in the world. That being said, there are still some things that scientists aren’t sure of when it comes to cannabis. One such mystery surrounds Delta-8-THC and Delta-9-THC, two different types of cannabinoids found in marijuana plants. Both compounds can be used for recreational purposes and medical purposes as well, but they each have their own unique effects on your body and mind. In this article, I’ll explain what exactly makes these two chemicals different from one another so you can better understand how each will affect your body when consumed!
Definition of Delta 8 vs. Delta 9 THC:
Delta 8 THC is a non-psychoactive compound that has been shown to have anti-inflammatory properties, and it has been used in the treatment of MS and other neurodegenerative diseases. Delta 8 THC also lowers blood pressure and reduces muscle spasms. It is found in very small amounts in hemp oil but mostly in products like CBD oils.
Delta 9 THC is one of the most common compounds found in cannabis Sativa plants native to Central Asia. This compound gives users feelings of euphoria when they smoke or consume it orally (eaten), so it’s the psychoactive component of cannabis that causes those feelings.
Chemical Structure of Delta 8 vs. Delta 9 THC:
As you know, both Delta 8 and Delta 9 THC is found in the cannabis plant. However, there is a significant difference between these two compounds: delta 8 is an isomer of delta 9. Isomers are compounds that have the same chemical formula but different chemical structures. The number of atoms or groups of atoms in the molecule does not change between isomers; only their arrangement does.
Isomers have different physical and chemical properties because they have different shapes and sizes, which affects their interaction with other substances (like enzymes). For example, if we look at the carbon chain of both delta 8 vs. delta 9 THC, we can see that they’re identical except for one thing: they’re mirror images!
Psychoactive Effects of Delta 8 vs. Delta 9 THC:
Delta 8 THC is a non-psychoactive compound that doesn’t produce the same effects as Delta 9 THC. It’s used in the production of synthetic cannabinoids, which are synthetic versions of cannabis that can be sprayed on dried plants or herbs to produce psychoactive effects. They are used recreationally by smoking but also have medical benefits such as pain relief and anti-inflammatory properties.
What Is The Legal Status Of Each?
Delta 8 THC is not found in nature, and it has no known use as a medical treatment or for any other purpose. Delta 8 THC is also not legal in any country or jurisdiction, so it is recommended that you do not purchase or sell Delta 8 THC products.
Delta 9 THC, called tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), is the primary psychoactive ingredient in marijuana plants. This chemical compound occurs naturally in the cannabis plant and can be extracted from it to create a variety of products such as edibles, vape pens, and tinctures.
Taking a deeper look at the differences between these two compounds will help you better to understand the nature and effects of each one.
Delta 8 THC is a cannabinoid that occurs naturally in the cannabis plant. This compound is synthesized by humans through an acid-catalyzed dehydration reaction between two carbon chains on the molecule of delta 9 THC. A result is a ketone group added to the structure of this compound and an alcohol group removed from it. This alteration results in a change in color from clear to light yellow, as well as changes in its physical properties like melting point, boiling point, and density compared to delta 9 THC.
Delta 9 tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) is one of over 100 cannabinoids found within the marijuana plant. It can be extracted from both marijuana plants and hemp plants using different methods depending on which type of plant they’re coming from–this means that there are also different meanings when we say “delta-9” or “THC.” However, regardless of where these compounds come from (either marijuana or hemp), they have similar effects when consumed: psychoactive effects such as euphoria; heightened sensory experiences including sight/sound perception; increased appetite; relaxation, which helps some sleep better at night time if consumed before bedtime with other medications like sleeping pills…
Conclusion
In the end, Delta 8 THC is a compound that you can find naturally in cannabis. It’s not psychoactive and doesn’t have any of the “high” effects that people are familiar with from smoking weed or eating edibles. However, if you want to get high using this compound, there are some synthetic options for you!
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