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THC-JD: what is this new molecule?
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The list of new cannabinoids available on the market continues to grow. Between cannabinoids naturally present in hemp ( CBDP , THCP …) and those created in the laboratory ( 10-OH-HHC , THCN …), there is now an incredible variety of choices.
To this long list, we must now add THC-jd, or by its full name: tetrahydrocannabitryl.
The headlines are already announcing: " THC-JD: 19 times more potent than THC! But what is it really? Where does this cannabinoid come from, and how is it synthesized? We answer all your questions!
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THC-jd: form and discovery
Little is known about the discovery of THC-jd . What is known is that tetrahydrocannabinol is one of the most recently discovered minor cannabinoids . Its discovery is even more recent than that of THC-P and THC-V .
THC-jd was discovered in 2020, and like THCP, THCV and CBN, it is a minor cannabinoid naturally present in many varieties of hemp. But it is present in minute quantities. Since it was discovered later than THCP, it is probably even less present than THCP, which accounts for only 0.20% of cannabinoid concentration.
At the molecular level, THC-JD is very similar to THCP and THC. The main difference lies in their carbon chain. THC has 5 carbon atoms, THCP 7 and THC-JD 8.
According to initial data on THC-jd, its strength lies in this chain. This longer chain allows it to bind more readily to endocannabinoid receptors, resulting in more potent effects.
"19 times more powerful than thc", really?
THC-jd binding affinity, assumptions
The question of effects is always at the heart of these neo-cannabinoids. THC-jd is billed as the "most potent cannabinoid ever", but is it really?
It's worth remembering that before it, THCP was similarly advertised as "33 times more potent than THC." However, this claimed "potency" isn't measured in terms of effect, but rather in terms of stimulation of endorphins. This makes a rather significant difference.
As far as THC-jd is concerned, virtually no data or studies have been published on either its potency or binding affinity. And although its molecular structure would suggest that this molecule can generate greater binding than THCP, in the absence of formal proof, this "potency" that many speak of seems more assumed than real.
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THC-JD: the effects
As we said, in the absence of any serious reports on the effects of THC-jd, all that remains is to get an idea of its effects from its structure and the feedback from consumers who have tried it.
Like all cannabinoids similar to THC-p, THC-JD appears to act on :
- Physical sensations
- Appetite
- The mood
- Sleep
The reported effects are:
- A feeling of euphoria, giving way to an impression of mental clarity
- An increase in the sensation of hunger
- Easier to fall asleep
However, as is often the case, these effects, their intensity, and their duration vary from person to person. Furthermore, given its molecular structure, THC-jd can potentially cause the same side effects as THC-jd: anxiety, dizziness, a kind of paranoia… If you wish to consume it, we therefore advise you to do so in moderation, especially at first.
How is THC-jd synthesized?
Again, like Delta-P, THC-jd is found in too small quantities in hemp plants to be isolated and reproduced simply and viably for production.
It is produced synthetically, and is classified as a semi-synthetic cannabinoid.
To produce it, it's easiest to start with CBD isolate. This is then subjected to chemical reagents that modify its molecular composition; this process yields CBD-JD. This molecule is then itself subjected to other chemical reagents to produce THC-JD. At the end of the process, the resulting concentrate is freed of chemical reagent residues and incorporated into flowers or resins.
So, although structurally close to THC, THC-jd is a compound derived from CBD .
Legality of THC-JD
Once again, like all new cannabinoids, these "alt-noids" as our American friends call them, THC-jd was authorized before being banned. It benefited from the legal ambiguity surrounding cannabinoids and the legislation governing new molecules on the market. But this relative legality came to an end on June 3, 2024 .
THC-JD is now totally banned.
But don't worry, since then, other cannabinoids and cannabinoid mixtures have replaced them with certain other cannabinoids such as THM (The Hot mix) a very powerful cannabinoid mixture , or 10-OH-HHC, a metabolite of HHC , whose effects are similar.
Summary: tetrahydrocannabinol
A recent addition to the long list of new cannabinoids, THC-JD is causing quite a stir in the community.
Like many in its class, unfortunately not much is known about it, and with the change in its legal status in France, there's little chance of any studies being carried out on this molecule in the hexagon.
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