Delta-9-Tetrahydrocannabinolic Acid B: A Mechanism for its Formation in Cannabis

Summary: This study aims to characterize the photochemical behavior of CBD in organic solvents through detailed GC-MS analysis, isolation, and NMR characterization of the photoproducts. Despite extensive research on the reactivity of CBD, little attention has been given to its possible photodegradation, with outdated and conflicting data available in the literature.