Cannabinoid Profiling Potency Testing

Specimens:

Fresh, dried, or infused cannabis flowers and oils

Detection Method:

Shimadzu High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC)

Cannabis plants produce a diverse array of naturally occurring chemical compounds known as cannabinoids. These compounds work in harmony with terpenes to create the unique effects and potential health benefits associated with cannabis.

Over 100 different cannabinoids have been identified, with Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and Cannabidiol (CBD) being the most recognized. The specific combination and concentration of these cannabinoids within a cannabis product, known as its cannabinoid profile, is a crucial factor in determining its potency and potential effects.

By understanding the cannabinoid profile, consumers can make informed decisions about dosage and which products are likely to produce their desired effects.

IAS tests for and quantifies the following cannabinoids:

• Δ8-THC - delta-8 (or d-8) Tetrahydrocannabinol
• THCA - d9-Tetrahydrocannabinolic acid
• Δ9-THC - delta-9 (or d-9) Tetrahydrocannabinol
• THCVA - Tetrahydrocannabivarinic acid
• THCV - Tetrahydrocannabivarin
• CBDA - Cannabidiolic acid
• CBD - Cannabidiol
• CBGA - Cannabigerolic acid
• CBG - Cannabigerol
• CBN - Cannabinol
• CBDVA - Cannabidivarinic acid
• CBDV - Cannabidivarin
• CBCA - Cannabichromenic acid
• CBL - Cannabicyclol
• CBNA - Cannabinolic Acid

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