Tetrahydrocannabinol

GPTKB entity

Statements (51)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf Cannabis
psychoactive compound
gptkbp:abbreviation gptkb:THC
gptkbp:actsOn gptkb:CB1_receptor
gptkb:CB2_receptor
gptkbp:boilingPoint 157 °C
gptkbp:CASNumber 1972-08-3
gptkbp:category controlled substance
recreational drug
metabolite
phytocannabinoid
plant metabolite
terpenophenolic compound
medical drug
neurotoxin (in high doses)
gptkbp:chemicalFormula C21H30O2
gptkbp:discoveredBy gptkb:Raphael_Mechoulam
gptkbp:discoveredIn 1964
gptkbp:effect euphoria
altered perception
increased appetite
psychoactive
gptkbp:eliminationHalfLife 1.3 days (frequent users)
5-13 days (infrequent users)
gptkbp:enemyOf gptkb:rimonabant
gptkbp:foundIn Cannabis
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Tetrahydrocannabinol
gptkbp:IUPACName gptkb:(−)-trans-Δ⁹-tetrahydrocannabinol
gptkbp:legalStatus varies by country
gptkbp:meltingPoint 66 °C
gptkbp:metabolism gptkb:11-hydroxy-THC
gptkb:THC-COOH
liver
gptkbp:molecularWeight 314.464 g/mol
gptkbp:notableIsomer gptkb:Delta-10-THC
gptkb:Delta-8-THC
gptkbp:predecessor gptkb:cannabigerolic_acid
gptkb:tetrahydrocannabinolic_acid
gptkbp:routeOfAdministration oral
topical
inhalation
sublingual
gptkbp:sideEffect anxiety
paranoia
increased heart rate
dry mouth
impaired memory
gptkbp:solubility lipid-soluble
gptkbp:usedFor medical marijuana
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Cannabis
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6