Recently introduced to the U.S. market, THCPO is a synthetic cannabinoid. a synthetic cannabinoid whose psychotropic effects are claimed to be more powerful than those of the THCP from which it is derived.
Given the success of this generation of neocannabinoids (THCP, THCV, HHCP & Co.), it's a safe bet that demand for THCPO-enriched products will also be strong in France before long.
We suggest that you familiarize yourself with this new molecule right away!
Put simply and straightforwardly: THCPO is aTHC like"one more. In other words, it's a molecule whose effects are potentially more powerful than those of THC, while remaining perfectly legal.
It's hard to say which chemist was responsible for synthesizing THCPO. What we do know, however, is that the cannabinoid is probably made from a THCP molecule. a THCP molecule.
THCP (tetrahydrocannabiphorol) is a minor cannabinoid a minor cannabinoiddiscovered a few years ago (2019) in an Italian therapeutic cannabis variety called FM2. It has rapidly made its way into the cannabinoid industry due to its its powerful psychotropic effects and its legal status. This is because products enriched with THCP enriched products are proving highly successful, which bodes well for future THCPO products!
It is interesting to note that commercially available THCP is of synthetic origin. of synthetic origin. Although some breeders have developed varieties with slightly higher THCP content than the average, this is not enough to justify the extraction process.
So: THCPO is synthesized from a THCP molecule, which is obtained from a CBD molecule.
As we said earlier, THCPO is an "improved" version of an "improved" version of THCPwhich in turn is an improved version of THC. In practical terms, all three molecules produce psychotropic effects. Their main difference is in their potency.
THC, THCP and THCPO all act as agonists of CB1receptors, which are located in the brain and are responsible for psychotropic effects.
However, because of their chemical structure, their affinity with CB1 receptors varies. It would seem that the degree of affinity of a cannabinoid with these receptors is linked to the length of its carbon chain. THC has 5, THCP and THCPO have two more.
In addition to the two extra carbon atoms, THCPO also features an additional acetyl group. This is probably why it is even more potent than THCP.
It is important to bear in mind that THCPO has not been not been the subject of any studies and that the information circulating about it is largely based on consumer feedback and observations.
As a THC derivative, THCPO is likely to have similar therapeutic properties. It could therefore, among other things, be effective against nausea and vomiting, and as an appetite stimulant.
What's more, given its particular structure, it could prove even more interesting than THC.
Indeed, like THCP, which is composed of two more carbon atoms, THCPO could also benefit from increased affinity with the receptors of our endocannabinoid system. If it behaves like THCP, it could bind 33 times better to CB1 and 10 times better on CB2 than THC. [1]
In addition, because of its extra acetyl group, THCPO may offer greater stabilityand therefore longer-lasting effect.
However, this is just speculation! To date, THCPO's potential therapeutic properties have not been studied.
Each cannabinoid offers its own unique experience. HHCPO has a "down" effect, promoting relaxation, sleepiness and letting go. THCV, on the other hand, has a "high" effect, boosting energy, creativity and joie de vivre.
As far as THCPO is concerned, we can expect à effects similar to those caused by THCPwhich would tend to be of the "down" type. However, at this stage, it is still difficult to find sufficient feedback to guarantee anything.
It is also interesting to know that THCPO is a close cousin of THC-Oa neocannabinoid whose effects have been compared to those of psychedelic substances such as LSD...
According to experience, THCP and THCPO offer similar power. This is probably due to the fact that they share the same number of carbon atoms on their side chains.
To give you an idea, a concentrated product with 5% THCP is more than enough to cause noticeable effects, even in a regular consumer. And if you take a look at the composition of THCPO products sold in the U.S., you'll see that THCPO concentrations rarely exceed 5%.
On the face of it, THCP and THCPO offer similar power. However, while this information should be treated with caution, it's worth noting that some consumers report that the effects of THCPO can last for more than 8 hours !
In any case, it's important to stress that assessing the effects of a substance in terms of potency and duration is a highly subjective matter. highly subjective and depends on the individual.
As with any substance, THCPO is of course liable to cause side effects. Given its recent arrival on the market and the absence of serious studies, needless to say, this is a molecule with unpredictable effects. molecule with unpredictable effects and should be used with extreme caution.
However, given its similarity to THCP, similar side effects can be expected: red eyes, dry mouth, cravings, paranoia, anxiety, drowsiness, lethargy, etc..
As everyone knows, what sells in the US today may sell in France the day after tomorrow. A quick analysis of the U.S. market to anticipate demand.
So here are a few things to bear in mind if you want to incorporate THCPO-enriched products into your range:
Although the U.S. market is an interesting indicator, it is important to bear in mind that the legislative framework is different from oursand consumer habits may vary. One thing's for sure: THCPO is a great success!
Every time the cannabinoid family expands, CBD professionals ask themselves the same question: is there a market for it?
THCPO can be expected to follow in the footsteps of neocannabinoids such as HHCPO, THCP and THCV. But here are a few considerations to keep in mind.
Before investing in the purchase of bulk THCPO distillate or ordering fortified products, you should consider the fact that this neocannabinoid, like its close cousins, is not regulated by law. In other words, it is in a legal limbo.
In concrete terms, this means that it is not forbidden to sell, buy or consume THCPO ... Yet! Remember that both HHC and HHCP became illegal after several months of prosperity.
Another point to raise: the possibility of being tested positive roadside checks and anti-doping tests. In fact, the devices can detect THCPO instead of THC.
In this respect, given the psychoactive properties caused, it is the seller's responsibility to to warn users of the potential dangers associated related to the consumption of this type of substance.
At the time of writing (September 2023), THCPO products are not yet available in France. So, should we be rushing out to buy the first batches of THCPO distillates?
The answer is up to you, but given the popularity of products with psychotropic effects, it's a safe bet that THCPO will appeal to a wide audience... At least, if you're targeting the 20-25 age group! However, to ride the wave without going overboard, you'll need to bebe cautious and inform consumers of the lack of data concerning :
Since THCPO is a synthetic cannabinoid obtained from THCP, it won't be long before CBD laboratories are offering THCPO distillate.
From then on, as was the case with other neocannabinoids, we can expect to see the emergence of all kinds of products THCPO-enriched products: e-liquids, cartridges, resins, flowers, etc.
For the time being and to the best of our knowledge, Green Exchange is the only French THCPO wholesaler.. As pioneers in the field of cannabinoids and neocannabinoids, we offer professionals products that meet consumer demand.
Our THCPO products are manufactured from a distillate produced in our French laboratoryfrom organically grown biomass. organically. To guarantee the quality and composition of our products, we systematically provide you with the results of laboratory analyses.
To find out more about our THCPO range, don't hesitate to contact us. We'll be delighted to advise you.