Table 1 Common cannabinoids and their molecular formulas
From: Processing and extraction methods of medicinal cannabis: a narrative review
Cannabinoid name | Usual abbreviation | Molar mass (g mol−1) | Molecular formula |
|---|---|---|---|
(-)-trans-Δ9-tetrahydrocannabinol | ∆9-THC | 314.472 | C21H30O2 |
(-)-trans-Δ8-tetrahydrocannabinol | ∆8-THC | 314.472 | C21H30O2 |
(-)-trans-Δ9-tetrahydrocannabinolic acid A | THCA | 358.482 | C22H30O4 |
Cannabidiol | CBD | 314.472 | C21H30O2 |
Cannabidiolic acid | CBDA | 358.482 | C22H30O4 |
Cannabinol | CBN | 310.440 | C21H26O2 |
Cannabinolic acid | CBNA | 354.450 | C22H26O4 |
Cannabigerol | CBG | 316.488 | C21H32O2 |
Cannabigerolic acid | CBGA | 360.498 | C22H32O4 |