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CBDA Crystal Stability

⚗️ Science First mentioned: Ep. 108

The thermal stability characteristics of CBDA crystals compared to CBD crystals, where CBDA readily decarboxylates like THCA but can be melted since its melting point is below its decarboxylation temperature.

Skunkman Sam asked about the stability comparison. Mark Scialdone explained that decarboxylation is constantly happening but accelerates linearly with temperature. Cannabis stored in a cool dark room for two years showed very little THCA had decarboxylated or broken down to CBN, demonstrating the stability of acid-form cannabinoids under proper storage conditions.

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