We are often contacted by importers, traders and lawyers about our opinion on the legal status of a certain phytocannabinoid or semi-synthetic cannabinoid (SSC). For the legal situation in Austria, we have now compiled a comprehensive legality check for cannabinoids according to the current legal situation. (Article in German).
THCP is a powerful psychoactive cannabinoid with an intoxicating effect many times stronger than THC.
A guide to the current cannabinoids
At the end of 2021, semi-synthetic cannabinoids (SSC) entered the European market and, with them, a multitude of new substances and abbreviations, making it challenging to keep track. This guide is aimed at interested parties who are professionally involved with cannabis and cannabis products or their users but have not devoted themselves to the study of chemistry or pharmacy. It provides a brief overview of the currently relevant cannabinoids .
Cannabinoids Article (368 KB) Poster A0 (6,4 MB)Testing Cannabinoids in Hemp and Hemp-Products On the occasion of the Merck Cannabis Seminar Day, we were asked to give a lecture on the analysis of hemp and hemp products. You can find this lecture on our Youtube channel. The language of the lecture is English.
Video - Testing Cannabinoids in Hemp and Hemp-ProductsIn order to illustrate the interrelationships in the biosynthesis of cannabinoids and terpenes, we have trawled through the current literature. This poster shows cannabinoids, terpenes, their respective degradation products and corresponding reaction pathways. We would like to share our acquired knowledge with you, and provide you with this poster in 2 sizes for download. Files are ready for the print shop (4 mm bleed)
HHC is a psychoactive cannabinoid, that can be synthesized from THC or CBD in a chemical process. We have subjected this substance to a chemical and legal fact check