HHC, or hydrohexahydrocannabinol, is the hydrogenated form of THC, prepared by subjecting THC to high pressure in the presence of nickel or palladium catalysts. It has effects similar to THC and may lead to euphoria and interfere with visual perception, although some people find it more relaxing than stimulating.
THC is an umbrella term for the psychoactive chemical compound in cannabis plants like hemp and marijuana, with many variants, HHC being one of them. HHC refers to a hydrogenated version of THC prepared by subjecting THC to high pressure that breaks its bonds and introduces hydrogen to the chemical structure in the presence of nickel or palladium catalysts. Although hydrogenation interferes with the compound’s bonds, the potency and the effects remain intact, and it’s no wonder that the hydrogenated THC or HHC remains potent and has the same psychoactive effects. Here is all you need to know about HHC.
What Is HHC?
HHC is a chemical compound from cannabis plants, one of which are collectively called cannabinoids. Like THC, known for the ‘high’ effects (Schlienz et al., 2018) that may cause psychosis over time, HHC is equally psychoactive. HHC is the hydrogenated form of THC, meaning that its production features breaking down the bonds of THC and introducing hydrogen bonds. The slight attenuation of THC bonds to make HHC does not alter the potency and properties of HHC but improves its properties, as explained below.
The Marketing Line for HHC
Cannabis products are generally expensive, with every explanation for this. For the most part, the novelty of the products, including HHC, makes them costly since they are relatively new in the market, and much is yet to be revealed about them. Besides, the growing costs of hemp and the extraction of the compounds also make the expensive. As such, you want products that will last longer and give you value for your money. How does HHC measure up to this?
The main marketing line of HCHC is that it does not disintegrate with the slightest exposure to UV light, heat, air, or moisture. It’s like HHC has stronger bonds and is more stable. This very observation is the effect of attenuation when THC is exposed to high pressure in the presence of nickel and palladium catalysts, ensuring it is more stable. Even so, more studies are underway to prove that HHC is indeed this stable.
Preparing HHC
The industrial production of HHC is simple. THC (delta- 9 THC) is subjected to extremely high pressure and forced through catalysts like nickel or palladium. The stated conditions break THC bonds and introduce hydrogen to the picture, resulting in the psychoactive THC. Interestingly, the chemical properties of THC and its potency remain intact, so you expect the same effects of THC when you consume HHC.
What Are the Effects of HHC?
There are many THC analogs and alternatives, making it hard to separate one from the other. According to Schlienz et al. (2018), THC is psychoactive and has euphoric effects. Most THC analogs and homologs have more or less the same effects, with minor differences, and HHC is no exception. The hydrogenated THC form is equally intoxicating, as the aforementioned study noted. You can expect your visuals, perception, and reasoning to be affected when you take HHC, just like you would feel with THC. Still, other THC users comment that HHC is more relaxing than stimulating, although more studies are needed to prove this.
Does HHC Make You Fail a Drug Test?
Other than the fact that HHC is more stable and that, unlike other THC variants, it does not easily disintegrate with heat, air, and light exposure, marketers, and proponents of the cannabinoid also claim that it does not show up in drug tests. As such, people who would like to enjoy the benefits of THC but shun it away because of drug tests opt for HHC, claimed not to show up in tests. Still, it is worth noting that much is yet to be known about this novel product, and the drug-related claims are not confirmed. So please don’t take it as a piece of advice that HHC will not show in a drug test.
Benefits of HHC
According to Avraham et al. (2004), THC, specifically delta- 8, may boost your appetite, and many cannabis users flock to it for this reason. Besides, McCoy et al. (2018) stated that cannabinoids such as THC and CBD might improve people’s quality of life. These study findings sound promising, but more research is needed to prove them true. How does HHC compare to other cannabinoids? Does it have any health benefits? HHC studies are limited, and there is currently no sufficient scientific evidence to prove any of its health potentials. As such, we wait on studies to prove that HHC may be beneficial.
Is HHC Natural?
Most cannabis users want to know if HHC is natural, especially because of how fast it is gaining popularity for its claimed ability to stay fresh for long without disintegrating in the presence of heat, air, and light like other THC variants. For the most part, HHC should be natural since it occurs as a compound in hemp plants and some cannabis plants. However, it is available in such plants in low proportions, so HHC producers subject THC to hydrogenation under high pressure to produce HHC. As such, HHC is more synthetic than natural, which also affects its legal status in the US.
Side Effects of HHC
Since HHC is like the psychoactive THC known for intoxicating effects (Schlienz et al., 2018), you expect more or less similar side effects with it. Since THC is intoxicating, it may cause psychosis and euphoria, and so is HHC. Besides, Velasquez-Manoff (2019) reported that cannabinoids, THC, CBD, and HHC included, may cause diarrhea, fatigue, insomnia, dry lips, and paranoia. Although much is unknown about the novel HHC, you want to watch out for these effects and keep the dosages low.
Is HHC Legal?
Because of its popular market lines, i.e., stability of bonds and not showing in drug tests (which are yet to be confirmed), many cannabis fans want to explore HHC. Is HHC legal? The legal status of this cannabinoid is murky. Being a hemp-derived product, it should be technically legal as long as it has less than 0.3% THC, as stated by the Farm Bill. However, since it requires human intervention to produce it, specifically through hydrogenation, it is more synthetic, hence illegal. As such, until the DEA clarifies whether HHC is natural or synthetic, we cannot comment on its legal status. If you choose to consume HHC, be ready to take responsibility should you be caught with it.
Conclusion
HHC is the hydrogenated form of THC produced by subjecting THC to high pressure in the presence of nickel and palladium catalysts. The slight attenuation in THC makes HHC have stable bonds, and it’s no wonder that it has better longevity and is not threatened by high heat, light, or air. Still, the psychoactive properties and potency of THC remain unaltered, meaning HHC is equally psychoactive. Studies are yet to reveal the benefits of HHC, and it is unclear whether it has therapeutic effects.
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