Is it possible to form delta 8 THC from just heating? Got test results back from some oil I decarbed at ~110-120C for 3 hours (was getting incomplete decarb at 1 and 2 hours, so increased time) that showed 13% delta 8 and only 0.31% CBN. I thought isomerization required a catalyst. Could it be converting at thattemps and time?
We know:
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Crude is a mixture of compounds that vary drastically.
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Delta-8 is formed under acidic conditions.
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Heat speeds up reactions
Wouldn’t it stand to reason that one of the unknown compounds in your crude is acidic and causing isomerization during the time it’s heated?
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I got a report back the other day … 30% delta 9 35% delta 8 and CBC CBG CBN about 1.5% …