Description

1 Alpha,2 α-Epoxyhexahydrocannabinol is a specialized cannabinoid derivative with a distinct epoxide functional group. This compound is valued in advanced research and development for its unique chemical structure, which serves as a critical intermediate or reference standard. It is primarily utilized by pharmaceutical R&D laboratories, analytical testing facilities, and companies developing novel cannabinoid-based products. The compound, identified by CAS No. 70711-55-6, is supplied to meet the stringent requirements of scientific and industrial applications.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Research & Development: As a key synthetic intermediate or reference standard in the development of novel therapeutic agents targeting the endocannabinoid system.
• Analytical Chemistry: Serves as a certified reference material (CRM) or high-purity standard for method development, validation, and quality control testing in HPLC, GC-MS, or LC-MS analyses.
• Preclinical Studies: Used in biochemical and pharmacological research to investigate structure-activity relationships (SAR) and metabolic pathways of cannabinoid derivatives.
• Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a versatile building block for the synthesis of more complex, structurally modified cannabinoid analogs for specialized applications.
• Regulatory & Forensic Science: Employed as a calibration standard in laboratories for the accurate identification and quantification of cannabinoids to ensure compliance and safety.

Basic Information

Product Name	1 Alpha,2 α-Epoxyhexahydrocannabinol
CAS No.	70711-55-6
Molecular Formula	C21H30O3
Molecular Weight	330.47 g/mol
Synonyms	1α,2α-Epoxyhexahydrocannabinol; 1α,2α-Epoxy-δ9-THC; 1,2-Epoxyhexahydrocannabinol; 9,10-Epoxyhexahydrocannabinol; 1,2-Epoxy-δ9-Tetrahydrocannabinol; 1α,2α-Epoxy-δ9-Tetrahydrocannabinol; 1,2-Epoxy-THC; 1α,2α-Epoxyhexahydrocannabinol (1α,2α-Epoxy-δ9-THC)
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Quality Control

Our 1 Alpha,2 α-Epoxyhexahydrocannabinol is manufactured under controlled conditions and undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Quality is verified against established in-house specifications using advanced techniques including HPLC, GC-MS, and NMR spectroscopy. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with each batch to support your research and quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and light-sensitive; ensure containers are sealed immediately after use to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture and light.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 5.0%
Residual Solvents (GC)	Complies with ICH guidelines
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%

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