THC-O, or tetrahydrocannabinol acetate, is a synthetic cannabinoid derived from hemp that has recently gained popularity among Americans who do not have access to legal cannabis. It is made by altering the molecular structure of delta-9 THC and adding an acetate group, which is then converted to THC-O. This process is known as structural isomerization and is done in properly equipped laboratories by people who are very familiar with the process. The effects of THC-O are not felt until it has been completely processed in the body, as are edibles with THC.
The threshold dose of THC-O (the minimum dose required to produce noticeable psychoactive effects) is approximately 2 mg orally or 0.5 mg by inhalation. Due to the prodrug nature of THC-O, there is a marked delay in the onset of the effects of this substance. THC-O vaporizer cartridges contain no additives or fillers for an excellent vaping experience and are compatible with standard batteries that support a 510 thread cartridge. However, there is some concern about the safety of vaping THC-O due to its characteristic acetate chemical group.
While part of this stems from the fact that it's simply not that easy to test THC-O, it's still not an acceptable excuse. When used with oil or edibles, up to 3 mg of THC-O is sufficient. Exceeding these levels will likely cause poisoning. If you smoke more than 5 mg or consume more than 10 mg orally, you are likely to experience psychedelic effects, which could be unpleasant or even frightening. It's also best for newbies to stay away from THC-O altogether. The lack of regulations and standards for production makes it very difficult to know the potency of a product or what chemicals were involved during production.
While most are advertised as organic or natural, hazardous chemicals are often used when manufacturing THC-O.THC-O isn't for everyone, but those who like this type of effect are likely to enjoy the THC-O experience. And now that THC delta-8, its fashionable cousin, has been banned in some states across the country and marked by the DEA, the THC-O star may grow even faster. Jane Premium may introduce more THC-O products to the market in due course, and we'll let you know when it does. In the meantime, if you smoke or vape THC-O, stick to a dose of up to 0.5 mg.
