The Chemistry of Cannabutter
Cannabis contains hundreds of related compounds referred to as “cannabinoids,” in 1970 tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) was identified as the only significantly psychoactive compound. In the live plant, cannabinoids are believed to be present in their carboxylated acid forms, which are not psychoactive. The heat present while smoking cannabis decarboxylates the THC, making it biologically [...]
