Cannabinoid Synthesis and Decarboxylation Process

Diagram of cannabinoids-molecular-structures from CBGA to THC, CBD, and CBC with carbon dioxide release.

This diagram illustrates the biosynthesis of cannabinoids starting from Cannabigerolic Acid (CBGA). CBGA is transformed into Δ⁹-Tetrahydrocannabinolic Acid (Δ⁹-THCA), Cannabidiolic Acid (CBDA), and Cannabichromenic Acid (CBCA) through the action of specific synthase enzymes (THCA synthase, CBDA…