using the microwave to dry buds

VaporMan · Sep 21, 2009

i did not realize that there are different forms of thc. i thought that thc degraded to cbn was responsible for different highs(as well as different harvest timing). what happens during the decarboxylation process that could increase thc into a more potent form?

HowardWCampbell · Sep 22, 2009

VaporMan said:
i did not realize that there are different forms of thc. i thought that thc degraded to cbn was responsible for different highs(as well as different harvest timing). what happens during the decarboxylation process that could increase thc into a more potent form?

From cannabis culture:
Marijuana produces THCA, an acid with the carboxylic group (COOH) attached. In its acid form, THC is not very active. It is only when the carboxyl group is removed that THC becomes psychoactive. When marijuana is smoked, the THC behind the hot spot is vaporized as the hot air from the burn is drawn through the joint or pipe bowl to the unburned material. The liquid THC and other cannabinoids have a boiling point of between 180-200? C (355-392? F). Before they turn gaseous, at around 106? C (220? F), the carboxyl group is released from the molecule as carbon dioxide and water vapor.

http://www.cannabisculture.com/v2/articles/2794.html

Some more reading:

http://boards.cannabis.com/medical-marijuana-methods/101878-decarboxylation-question.html

no clue · Jun 5, 2012

DGK..thn why don't we all just head for the nearest cornfield when we want a buzz? Why go to the trouble of growing weed? Balderdash

GreatwhiteNorth · Jun 5, 2012

no clue said:
DGK..thn why don't we all just head for the nearest cornfield when we want a buzz? Why go to the trouble of growing weed? Balderdash

You do realize that this discussion is 3 years old ?

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