What is CB9 and how is it made? Wandering its effects and comparison with cannabinoids
- What is CB9? Uncharted Trails Survey
- The effects of CB9: A new paradise on the horizon?
- Comparison of CB9, HHC and H4CBD or navigating the cannabinoid-laden terrain
- Tangled paths
- Caution first
What is CB9? Uncharted Trails Survey
The natural cannabinoid CB9 is found in the cannabis plant, it is a derivative of CBD (cannabidiol). At first glance, it has a similar chemical structure and natural 5-carbon tail as the more famous CBD. However, there is a slight difference in its structure and it is this detail that gives it its psychoactive properties.
Scientists have already discovered that even the smallest changes in chemical structure can change the effects of cannabinoids. And that's why CB9 has a psychoactive effect on the body.
Researchers are working hard to find out what's behind the creation of CB9. It appears to be produced by a challenging chemical reaction that takes place in the cannabis plant, with other cannabinoids such as CBD and THC acting as precursors.
Word has spread through the forest that CB9 resists crystallisation, and this distinguishes it from other cannabinoids. This physical property can be expected to be reflected in the way it is processed and stored, affecting its composition in products, stability, solubility and use.
The effects of CB9: A new paradise on the horizon?
When we set out to explore the effects of CB9, it is like an expedition to places where human foot has hardly set foot. Along the way, we'll find that CB9 is milder than wild THC, whose heady waves will turn your head. The psychoactive effects of CB9 are similar to those of HHC and delta-8-THC.
It can be assumed that CB9 will trigger:
- Euphoria, like when the sun comes out after heavy rains.
- Relaxation, like when you collapse into a hammock after a strenuous hike.
- Slightly altered sensory perception, sort of like when flora reveals new colors and tones.
Research on CB9 is just beginning, but the available information suggests that it has considerable therapeutic potential. If it shares sedative, anti-inflammatory and neuroprotective properties with other cannabinoids, it could be particularly beneficial for:
- overall well-being (relieving stress and anxiety)
- pain and inflammation
- sleep support
- neurodegenerative diseases
Comparison of CB9, HHC and H4CBD or navigating the cannabinoid-laden terrain
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CB9 |
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Occurrence in cannabis |
Yes |
Yes, but only in small amounts |
No |
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Production |
It is produced by a complex process in the cannabis plant in which other cannabinoids such as CBD and THC act as precursors. |
It is produced by a process called hydrogenation, mostly from CBD or terpenes such as citronellal or olivetol. |
A CBD derivative, produced by a process called hydrogenation, 4 hydrogen atoms are added to the CBD molecule. |
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Psychoactive properties |
Yes |
Yes |
Available |
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Effects |
Milder effects than THC, similar to those of HHC and delta-8-THC. |
The effects are very similar to those of THC, but with a lower intensity of action.
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Similar to CBD, but with a more pronounced intensity. |
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Possible benefits |
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Products |
Currently a more limited offer.
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Tangled paths
CB9 will be a challenge for scientists because its chemical distinctiveness escapes conventional tests. Tracing it in a cannabis plant is like following footprints in a downpour. Standard analytical methods such as HPLC (high performance liquid chromatography) may not be sufficient to reliably identify CB9.
Difficult detection is proving to be a challenge not only for manufacturers but also for regulators. It is the psychoactive properties that may place this cannabinoid in a legal grey area. Thus, where CBD is allowed but other psychoactive substances are banned (THC), CB9 could represent a slippery slope and cause legal difficulties.
CB9 is likely to usher in a new era of cannabinoids. Future research has the challenge of untangling the web of questions that CB9 now raises.
To understand the nature of the potential benefits of CB9, we must wait for clinical trials to evaluate the efficacy, safety and use of this substance. Particularly in European countries where the use of cannabinoids with psychoactive effects (HHC, HHC-P and THCP) is being or has been restricted, a legal alternative in the form of CB9 may represent a major breakthrough.
Caution first
Once again we could see that the cannabis jungle hides many secrets and some are still waiting to be revealed. CB9 is slowly but surely making its way out of remote areas and travellers are already reporting that they have come across it outside the jungle. CB9 spirits, flowers, hash, CB9 vapes and gummies are popping up on foreign e-shops.
In the noise of the forest, there are reports of a more pleasant vaping experience with CB9 that does not cause an unpleasant (rough) feeling in the throat as it can with H4CBD, for example. This could push this cannabinoid to the forefront of interest among cannabidiophiles.
Adventurers who want to embark on this quite undiscovered trail should perceive the jungle not only as an area full of experiences, but also as a territory with rules that must be followed. They must listen to their voice, take into account the power of the cannabinoid and explore with respect.
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