Method of isolating tetrahydrocannabinol from cannabis plant and use thereof
AssigneeKorea Institute of Science and Technology
InventorsJungyeob HAM, Taejung KIM, Bong Chul CHUNG, Sungdo HA, Seok LEE, Deok Ha WOO, Pilju CHOI, Bong Geun SONG
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Abstract
Provided are a method of preparing a cannabis processed product having an increased Δ9-THC content in an efficient and economic manner, through a cyclization reaction by microwave irradiation of cannabis using various extraction solvents, and use of the processed product having an increased Δ9-THC content prepared by the method, a fraction thereof, and a single ingredient of THC, in foods, drugs, and cosmetics.
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A method of isolating Δ9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) from a cannabis plant, the method comprising irradiating microwaves to a reaction mixture comprising a cannabidiol (CBD)-comprising sample, a Lewis acid, and a solvent in an airtight container.
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