Abstract
A careful analysis of the incubation products of Δ9 tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) with rat liver microsomes revealed the presence of a hitherto unidentified metabolite. Mass spectral data suggested the 7 oxo derivative; LiAlH4 reduction of this product gave 7 hydroxy Δ9 tetrahydrocannabinol substantiating this assignment. Such an aldehyde is a likely intermediate in the detoxication of Δ9 THC which leads to acidic products.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 223-229 |
Number of pages | 7 |
Journal | Research Communications in Chemical Pathology and Pharmacology |
Volume | 8 |
Issue number | 2 |
State | Published - 1 Jan 1974 |
Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Pathology and Forensic Medicine
- Toxicology
- Pharmacology
- General Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmaceutics