Phytocannabinoids - An Overview of the Analytical Methodologies for Detection and Quantification of Therapeutically and Recreationally Relevant Cannabis Compounds

Olena Madden, Jessica Walshe, Prem Kishore Patnala, John Barron, Claire Meaney, Patrick Murray

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Abstract

The legalization of the cultivation of low Δ9-tetrahydrocannabinol (Δ9-THC) and high cannabidiol (CBD) Cannabis Sativa plants is gaining momentum around the world due to increasing demand for CBD-containing products. In many countries where CBD oils, extracts and CBD-infused foods and beverages are being sold in health shops and supermarkets, appropriate testing of these products is a legal requirement. Normally this involves determining the total Δ9-THC and CBD and their precursor tetrahydrocannabinolic acids (THCA) and cannabidiolic acid (CBDA). As our knowledge of the other relevant cannabinoids expands, it is likely so too will the demand for them as additives in many consumer products ensuring a necessity for quantification methods and protocols for their identification. This paper discusses therapeutically relevant cannabinoids found in Cannabis plant, the applicability and efficiency of existing extraction and analytical techniques as well as the legal requirements for these analyses.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)211-231
Number of pages21
JournalCritical Reviews in Analytical Chemistry
Volume53
Issue number1
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2023

Keywords

  • Analytical techniques
  • cannabidiol
  • cannabinoid products
  • extraction
  • legal
  • optimization
  • phytocannabinoid applications
  • tetrahydrocannabinol psychoactive activity
  • therapeutic activity

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