// Definition
Delta-9 THC produced through chemical conversion of CBD extracted from hemp, exploiting the 2018 Farm Bill's definition of hemp as cannabis containing less than 0.3% THC by dry weight. The process involves converting CBD to THC, which creates isomer byproducts whose health effects remain unknown.
// From the Episode
Dr. Mark discussed on episode 226 how chemically converting CBD into THC produces isomers whose impact on human health is not yet understood. He pointed out that since these are decarboxylated products with no acid forms, gas chromatography (not HPLC) is sufficient for analysis. The discussion referenced KCA (a Kentucky cannabis testing lab) and Dr. Richard Markx developing analytical methods for Delta-8 byproducts.