6β-hydroxy-Δ1-tetrahydrocannabinol synthesis and biological activity

Zvi Ben-Zvi, Raphael Mechoulam, Habib Edery, Gila Porath

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Abstract

6β-Hydroxy-Δ1-tetrahydrocannabinol, a metabolite of Δ1-tetrahydrocannabinol has been synthesized from Δ6- tetrahydrocannabinol. It shows high tetrahydrocannabinol-type activity in rhesus monkeys. The implications of this finding are discussed.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)951-952
Number of pages2
JournalScience
Volume174
Issue number4012
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Jan 1971
Externally publishedYes

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