Difference Between Delta-8 and Delta-9
The distinctions between delta 8 and delta 9 THC are numerous. These two cannabinoids are analogs of one another, which means they have slightly different structures but the same chemical formula. Their double bond's placement is the only thing that differs. The number indicates the position of the adhesive on the carbon chain after the word "delta" in their names. It is on the eighth in delta 8 and the ninth in delta 9. But these two cannabinoids differ in more ways than just their chemical makeup. In strains with higher THC content, delta 9 THC concentrations can reach up to 30%, while delta 8 THC concentrations in hemp and cannabis are lower, at roughly 1%. Comparatively, more research has been done on the effects of delta 9 THC than delta 8 THC. However, consumers of the latter say that it produces a more forgiving, physical, and less anxious high. It seems delta 8 THC lacks some of the adverse effects of delta 9 THC. In addition, delta 8 tends to be more se...