What is Delta 8 THC?

Delta 8 THC, or Delta 8 tetrahydrocannabinol, is a naturally occurring cannabinoid found in low concentrations in some varieties of cannabis (hemp and marijuana) and is commonly abbreviated as Delta 8 THC, Δ8THC, Δ8, D8, D8 THC, and D8THC. Delta 8 THC is an isomer of both cannabidiol (“CBD”) and Delta 9 tetrahydrocannabinol (“D9THC”), sharing a chemical formula of C21H30O2 and a molar mass of 314.464 g/mol.

Delta 8 THC exists naturally and can also be produced by converting CBD or Delta 9 THC via a chemical reaction typically using heat, catalysts, altered pH environments, and/or solvents.

Delta 8 THC is an extremely viscous oil and will not crystallize even at >99.9% concentrations. It exists in an “activated” state similar to Delta 9 THC and does not need to be decarboxylated to feel its effects.