{"id":27037,"date":"2020-12-16T19:17:22","date_gmt":"2020-12-16T19:17:22","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dailycbd.com\/en\/?p=27037"},"modified":"2021-12-15T10:10:57","modified_gmt":"2021-12-15T10:10:57","slug":"delta-8-thc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dailycbd.com\/en\/delta-8-thc\/","title":{"rendered":"What Is Delta 8 THC? How is it Different From Delta 9 THC?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Where to Buy Delta 8 THC Products:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
  1. Area 52<\/a> \u2014<\/strong> This company specializes in delta 8 THC products. You can order distillates, tinctures, cartridges, and gummies.<\/li>
  2. Finest Labs<\/strong><\/a> \u2014 This company makes a variety of delta 8 products, as well as cannabis-derived terpene concentrates and blends<\/a>. <\/li>
  3. 3 Chi <\/a>\u2014<\/strong> This brand carries many different products, including delta 8 THC products. You can get tinctures, edibles, concentrates, and vape products from this company.<\/li>
  4. Delta Effex<\/strong><\/a> \u2014<\/strong> Excellent track record and wide range of both delta 8 and delta 10 THC products. <\/li>
  5. Neurogan<\/a> \u2014<\/strong> This brand has excellent product integrity. The company primarily sells CBD but has recently been dabbling in delta 8 THC gummies. <\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    What is Delta 8 THC?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Delta 8 THC (delta-8-tetrahydrocannabinol) is an analog of delta 9 THC \u2014 which means they have the same structure, with one slight difference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Both molecules are virtually identical aside from the location of a double bond in the chemical structure. That\u2019s it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    The delta 9 isomer has this bond at the 9th carbon chain, while the delta 8 isomer has this double bond at the 8th carbon chain. The difference is minimal, but it ends up having a noticeable difference in terms of effect profile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    The difference is also enough that these two compounds are classified differently from a legal perspective as well \u2014 at least, that\u2019s the theory. The laws regarding delta 8 THC are confusing, and there\u2019s a lot of room for interpretation (more on this later).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Many companies that make delta 8 THC are selling it as a \u201clegal high\u201d \u2014 as an alternative to delta 9 THC. Delta 8 is also smoother and less likely to lead to anxiety than delta 9.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    It\u2019s great for people who enjoy the effects of THC but find it makes them \u201ctoo anxious\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Delta 8 THC also has a longer shelf-life than delta 9 THC. Over time, some of the delta 9 THC is converted to delta 8 THC, while the rest breaks down into another cannabinoid called CBN (cannabinol)<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    CBN is non-psychoactive. The THC that\u2019s been converted to delta 8 THC will remain active much longer before eventually degrading into CBN.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    In terms of potency, delta 8 THC is roughly half as potent as delta 9 THC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    There are other THC-derivatives as well, including delta 7 THC, delta 10 THC<\/a>, THCP<\/a>, HHC<\/a>, and THCV<\/a>. Some synthetic cannabinoids<\/a> like THC-O<\/a> have also seen a dramatic uptick in interest lately. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    We expect to see these cannabinoids<\/a> enter the mainstream cannabis industry within the next 3\u20135 years. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Quick Reference: Delta 8 THC<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
    1. Similar high <\/em>to delta 9 THC, but much less anxiety-inducing<\/li>
    2. Improves appetite much more efficiently than regular THC<\/li>
    3. It\u2019s more stable and has a longer shelf life than delta 9 THC<\/li>
    4. Roughly half as potent as delta 9 THC<\/li>
    5. Binds both the CB1 and CB2 endocannabinoid receptors<\/li>
    6. The body develops a tolerance to delta 8 THC fairly quickly<\/li>
    7. Delta 8 is considered the middle-ground between THC & CBD products<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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      What Does Delta 8 THC Feel Like? <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

      The effects of delta 8 are very similar to delta 9, but with some subtle differences. Delta 8 is much more soothing, relaxing, and mellow. It’s only about 50 percent as strong as delta 9, which makes it easier to use the right dose without going overboard. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

      The best way to describe how this cannabinoid makes you feel is chill<\/em>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

      The downside of this compound is that it also has a higher affinity for causing the munchies, and can make you feel a bit sleepy in higher doses (which may be a benefit depending on what you’re using it for). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Are There Any Strains Naturally High in Delta 8 THC?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

      There are a few hemp flower strains<\/a> that contain higher than average delta 8 THC \u2014 but only marginally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      It\u2019s difficult for plant breeders to selectively breed cannabis strains with a higher delta 8 THC content because there are no specific enzymes that make this cannabinoid. There\u2019s no way to select for plants that naturally make delta 8 THC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      All the delta 8 THC in cannabis comes as a byproduct of delta 9 THC production.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Cannabis flowers that have been stored for long periods of time tend to have a higher concentration of delta 8 THC than fresh plant material.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Instead of selective breeding, delta 8 THC flower is made by \u201caging\u201d regular marijuana flower. This involves harvesting the flower and storing it under conditions that are most conducive to degrading delta 9 THC to delta 8 THC (exposure to UV light and oxygen).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Another method some companies are using is chemical conversion. Marijuana extracts can be processed in a way that converts a large percentage of the delta 9 THC into delta 8 THC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      What\u2019s the Dose of Delta 8 THC?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

      It takes roughly twice as much delta 8 THC compared to delta 9 THC to produce the same effects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      The standard dose of delta 9 THC is 5 to 20 mg \u2014 but some people use much more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Therefore, the standard dose for delta 8 THC is around 10 to 40 mg per dose.<\/strong> Psychoactive effects can occur at doses as low as 5 mg in sensitive people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      The optimal dose of delta 8 THC depends on a few factors:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n