Description

Delta9-Tetrahydrocannabinolic Acid A Solution is a high-purity analytical reference standard of the primary acidic cannabinoid biosynthesized in the cannabis plant. This compound is the crucial precursor to the well-known psychoactive compound, δ-9-THC, and is essential for accurate analytical profiling, research, and quality control in cannabinoid science. It is primarily utilized by analytical laboratories, pharmaceutical researchers, and manufacturers in the legal cannabis and nutraceutical industries for method development, calibration, and product standardization.

Application

• Analytical Reference Standard: Primary use for calibrating HPLC, UPLC, GC-MS, and LC-MS systems in cannabinoid potency testing and profiling.
• Pharmaceutical Research: Investigation of the pharmacological properties, metabolic pathways, and decarboxylation kinetics of THCA.
• Cannabis Product Manufacturing: Quality control and standardization of raw cannabis extracts, distillates, and finished products like tinctures and oils.
• Forensic and Regulatory Analysis: Providing a definitive standard for distinguishing between acidic precursor (THCA) and controlled substance (THC) in compliance testing.
• Biosynthetic Studies: Used in research to understand and optimize the enzymatic pathways for cannabinoid production in plant or microbial systems.
• Stability Testing: Serves as a benchmark to study the degradation and conversion profile of cannabinoids under various storage and processing conditions.

Basic Information

Product Name	Delta9-Tetrahydrocannabinolic Acid A Solution
CAS No.	23978-85-0
Molecular Formula	C22H30O4
Molecular Weight	358.48 g/mol
Synonyms	(-)-δ9-Tetrahydrocannabinolic Acid A; (-)-trans-δ9-Tetrahydrocannabinolic Acid; THCA-A; δ9-THCA; Tetrahydrocannabinolic acid; 1,3-Benzenediol, 2-[(1R,6R)-3-methyl-6-(1-methylethenyl)-2-cyclohexen-1-yl]-5-pentyl-, (2S)-; Cannabinoid reference standard
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Quality Control

Our Delta9-Tetrahydrocannabinolic Acid A Solution is produced and handled under strict quality protocols to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Each batch is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing results from advanced chromatographic and spectroscopic methods, including HPLC-PDA and/or GC-MS for assay and impurity profiling. We adhere to cGMP principles for the manufacture of reference materials, supporting compliance in regulated research and analytical environments.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store at controlled room temperature (15-25°C) or as specified on the certificate of analysis. For long-term stability, storage at -20°C is recommended. The solution is prepared in appropriate organic solvent; handle with care using standard laboratory safety practices for chemical solutions.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow solution
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Identification (MS)	Mass spectrum conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0% (on anhydrous basis)
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 5.0%
Solvent Content (GC)	As specified on COA
Concentration	Typically 1.0 mg/mL (custom concentrations available)

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.