Delta 8 THC - Introduction

The cannabis plant, including hemp, has over 120 cannabinoids but only a handful have really been studied and marketed. Let’s take a closer look at Delta-9 THC (Tetrahydrocannabinol) and its close cousin Delta-8 THC, and learn how they differ.

Delta 9 THC is the psychoactive compound present in cannabis that has had the most attention in recent years. However, over the last couple of years consumers have turned their eyes to Delta 8 THC due to it's unique properties.

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The Difference Between Delta 8 THC And Delta 9 THC

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So - what's the difference between Delta 8 THC and Delta 9 THC?

There are 3 differences: There are the differences on a molecular level, differences in availability and there are the differences when it comes to experiencing the highs.


Delta 8 THC vs Delta 9 THC - What is Delta 8 THC and What Does It Do?

Delta 8 THC Vs Delta 9 THC - What Is Delta 8 THC And What Does It Do?

Posted by Bruno Souza on Aug 19th 2020

Delta 8 THC - Introduction

The cannabis plant, including hemp, has over 120 cannabinoids but only a handful have really been studied and marketed. Let’s take a closer look at Delta-9 THC (Tetrahydrocannabinol) and its close cousin Delta-8 THC, and learn how they differ.

Delta 9 THC is the psychoactive compound present in cannabis that has had the most attention in recent years. However, over the last couple of years consumers have turned their eyes to Delta 8 THC due to it's unique properties.

The Difference Between Delta 8 THC And Delta 9 THC

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So - what's the difference between Delta 8 THC and Delta 9 THC?

There are 3 differences: There are the differences on a molecular level, differences in availability and there are the differences when it comes to experiencing the highs.

  • Molecular: On a molecular level Delta 9 THC has a double bond on the 9th carbon chain whereas Delta 8 THC has a double bond on the 8th carbon chain. Despite this being a seemingly small difference, it yields big results.
  • Availability: Delta 8 THC is less abundant than Delta 9 THC in the marijuana / cannabis plant - only with recent technological advances have we been able to isolate Delta 8 THC for it to be publicly available.
  • Experience: Delta 8 THC has been shown to give a similar "high" to Delta 9 THC but with less severe side-effects. The high produced by Delta 8 THC (in comparison to Delta 9 THC - which is the most common THC) is described as "less intense, gentle, enjoyable and manageable".  On a more practical level, the highs from Delta 8 THC are found to have less functionality-impairing effects.

Where To Buy Delta 8 THC & Cannabis Products

Unfortunately, you probably will not find  Delta 8 products at your local dispensary (as of the time we're writing this article). However, Fresh Bros has been able to take the hemp plant and isolate Delta 8 THC to create several products that include:

Delta 8 Gummies (vegan delta 8 infused gummies)

Delta 8 Vape Pens and Vape Cartridge

Delta 8 Distillate 

In addition to delta 8 products,  Fresh Bros has a whole suite of hemp products that you can check out here.

If you're interested in purchasing Delta 8 THC products in bulk, make sure to reach out to  Fresh Bros directly here.


Delta 8 Distillate - How Delta 8 Products Are Made

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Delta 8 THC distillate is made by allowing the cannabis / marijuana flower to go through the distillation process.

The distillation process and the science that goes with it is proprietary knowledge, but the end result is that we're able to isolate different components of the cannabis / marijuana plant depending on what we're producing. There are distillation processes for different cannabinoids, oils, and forms of THC.