6β-Hydroxy-Δ <sup>1</sup> -Tetrahydrocannabinol Synthesis and Biological Activity

Zvi Ben‐Zvi, Raphael Mechoulam, H. Edery, G. PORATH

Science · 1971 · 29 citations · 15 references

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Abstract

6beta-Hydroxy-delta(1)-tetrahydrocannabinol, a metabolite of delta(1)-tetrahydrocannabinol has been synthesized from delta(6)-tetrahydrocannabinol. It shows high tetrahydrocannabinol-type activity in rhesus monkeys. The implications of this funding are discussed.

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