// Definition
A naturally occurring but extremely rare cannabinoid first isolated by Italian researchers, structurally similar to THC but with a seven-carbon (heptyl) tail instead of the standard five-carbon (pentyl) chain, resulting in significantly higher CB1 receptor binding affinity.
// From the Episode
Extensively discussed by Dr. Mark and Chimera (Ryan). Dr. Mark explained the claimed 30x potency is an 'in silico' number from computational docking studies, not confirmed by cellular biology assays. He warned that all THCP on the market is 100% synthetic, made from published synthesis methods, falsely marketed as hemp-derived. Chimera shared that David Watson (Skunkman Sam) personally bioassayed THCP and found it made him wobbly/tipsy, unable to stand easily. Alec from SC Labs reported people needing two days to recover from a single hit. California testing found THCP contamination in THCA hemp flower products at significant levels.