// Definition
The widely cited boiling point for THC was measured under high vacuum (0.5 torr) by researcher Mechoulam, not at atmospheric pressure. Mark Scialdone explains that since cannabis concentrates are complex mixtures (not pure THC), their vaporization behavior differs from pure compounds. This is critical for understanding proper dabbing temperatures and distillation apparatus settings.
// From the Episode
Scialdone emphasizes the importance of reading the original chemical literature rather than repeating boiling points out of context. The nomograph can predict actual boiling points at different pressures. This corrects a common misconception in the cannabis community about vaporization temperatures.
// Source
Ep. 091 Hash Church XC 90 →