Cannabigerol
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| Chemical structure of cannabigerol Cannabigerol (CBG, (E)-CBG, CBG-C5) | |
|---|---|
| Chemical name | (E)-2-(3,7-Dimethylocta-2,6- dienyl)-5-pentylbenzene-1,3-diol |
| Chemical Formula | C21H32O2 |
| Molecular mass | 316.48 g/mol |
| CAS numbers | [2808-33-5], [25654-31-3] (E); [9500 1-70-0] undefined configuration. Isomers: [25654-32-4] (Z) |
| SMILES | OC1=CC(CCCCC)=CC(O)=C1C/C=C(C)/CC/ C=C(C)/C |
Cannabigerol, also known as CBG, is a non-psychoactive Cannabinoid found in the Cannabis strain of plants. CBG is found in higher concentrations in the Indian Hemp plant, rather than THC-centered varieties of Cannabis.
CBG in Medicine
CBG is known to lower blood pressure in humans.
Legality
US,Ger.,EU Precursors: Unscheduled
See also
References
- Answers.com Trichome/CBG 4/27/07
- Science Daily Blood Pressure Reduction 4/27/07
- THC-Pharm Cannabigerol Information 4/27/07