I know some people have been asking me for this process. I am handing it off for free since we are open source.
Here are two methods for making THC acetate. Please keep in mind that testing labs do not have a reference for this so all you will see is the loss of THC in a testing sample.
It’s a Lewis base catalyst. It helps lower the activation energy so the reaction takes less to proceed.
The time is irrelevant as long as you are checking TLC. If you aren’t then stop it at 2 hours.
The second process is how I was taught to put on simple protecting groups. You basically keep adding the electrophile until TLC shows the reaction is complete. This is forcing the reaction forward via La Chatelier Principle.
I treid some cbd acetate that was probably one of the best feelings i have gotten from cbd. Its seems though with all of the acetates that degrade quickly and will loss potency in a matter of weeks. Do you have any solutions for making it shelf stable. Encapsulation could be one right ?
Not true. There is a vendor in Canada that has carts that can be vacuum sealed. The acetate will stay in an inert atmosphere until it is ready to be used.