Description

Cannabigerolic Acid (CBGA) is the central biosynthetic precursor from which all major cannabinoids, including THC and CBD, are derived. This compound is of paramount importance for research and development in the pharmaceutical and nutraceutical sectors, serving as the foundational molecule for synthesizing standardized cannabinoid reference materials. It is essential for analytical laboratories, pharmaceutical developers, and manufacturers of high-purity cannabinoid isolates seeking to ensure product consistency and explore novel therapeutic pathways.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Reference Standard: Used as a primary analytical standard for the quantification and qualification of cannabinoids in raw materials and finished products via HPLC, GC, or LC-MS.
• Biosynthesis & Metabolic Studies: Critical substrate for enzymatic studies to understand and optimize the cannabinoid biosynthetic pathway in cannabis plants.
• Precursor for Cannabinoid Synthesis: Serves as the starting material for the controlled chemical or enzymatic synthesis of cannabidiolic acid (CBDA), tetrahydrocannabinolic acid (THCA), and other cannabinoid acids.
• Nutraceutical R&D: Employed in research to investigate the direct therapeutic potential and stability of acidic cannabinoids in formulation development.
• Quality Control & Assurance: Integral for developing and validating analytical methods to ensure the accuracy and compliance of cannabinoid profiling in commercial products.

Basic Information

Product Name	Cannabigerolic Acid
CAS No.	25555-57-1
Molecular Formula	C22H32O4
Molecular Weight	360.49 g/mol
Synonyms	CBGA; Cannabigerolic acid; 3-[(2E)-3,7-Dimethyl-2,6-octadien-1-yl]-2,4-dihydroxy-6-pentylbenzoic acid; 2,4-Dihydroxy-3-[(2E)-3,7-dimethyl-2,6-octadien-1-yl]-6-pentylbenzoic acid; (1'R,3'R)-CBG-A; Cannabigerol carboxylic acid
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Quality Control

Our Cannabigerolic Acid is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via spectroscopic methods, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and development. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, documenting purity, assay, and impurity profiles.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. For long-term stability, store at -20°C under an inert atmosphere (e.g., argon or nitrogen) to minimize oxidation and decarboxylation. Allow the product to equilibrate to room temperature in a desiccator before opening to prevent moisture condensation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to pale yellow powder
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference standard
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥95.0%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤5.0%
Residual Solvents (GC)	Complies with ICH guidelines
Heavy Metals	<10 ppm

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