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You&#8217;re not old enough to use Leafly.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"hidden age-gate__loading\">Redirecting you to<span class=\"redirect-domain\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"text-xs mt-auto\">By accessing this site, you accept<br \/>\nthe <a class=\"py-xl\" data-testid=\"tou-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.leafly.com\/info\/terms-of-use\">Terms of Use<\/a><br \/>\nand <a class=\"py-xl\" data-testid=\"pp-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.leafly.com\/info\/privacy-policy\">Privacy Policy<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"container my-xl\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col md:col-9\" id=\"article-content\">\n<p><em>THC-O acetate is even stronger than regular THC. Here\u2019s what you need to know to try it safely.<\/em><\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\">\n<p class=\"has-drop-cap\">From delta-8 to delta-10, cannabinoids from hemp are having a moment. And now there\u2019s a new kid on the block poised for a takeover: THC-O. But while the deltas are gentler versions of the classic THC, or delta-9 of cannabis fame, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leafly.com\/news\/cannabis-101\/what-is-thc-o\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">THC-O can be three times stronger than its more mainstream cousin<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Because it\u2019s made from hemp, THC-O occupies a different legal status than cannabis products, especially in many states that don\u2019t have a recreational market yet.<\/p>\n<p>There\u2019s still a lot we\u2019re learning about THC-O, although there\u2019s research on it dating back as far as the 1940s. As its popularity rises, it\u2019s critical to keep up with the facts\u2014and how to find safe, effective, reputable products.<\/p>\n<p> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leafly.com\/news\/cannabis-101\/what-is-thc-o\" class=\"wp-block-leafly-blocks-leafly-single-inline-block leafly-inline-related-story\" rel=\" nofollow\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"border border-deep-green-alt border-l-0 border-r-0 my-xl p-md font-bold\">\n<p>Related<\/p>\n<p>Meet THC-O, a hemp-derived compound three times stronger than THC<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/a> <\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s what we know about THC-O and how you can make sure it\u2019s coming from a trusted source before you give it a try.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img width=\"1024\" height=\"607\" alt=\"THC-O\" class=\"wp-image-176471 has-ll lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/comparing-thc-compounds-what-we-know-about-thc-o-versus-delta-9-delta-8.jpg,compress&amp;w=550 550w, https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/comparing-thc-compounds-what-we-know-about-thc-o-versus-delta-9-delta-8.jpg,compress&amp;w=740 740w, https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/comparing-thc-compounds-what-we-know-about-thc-o-versus-delta-9-delta-8.jpg,compress&amp;w=1100 1100w, https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/comparing-thc-compounds-what-we-know-about-thc-o-versus-delta-9-delta-8.jpg,compress&amp;w=1480 1480w\"><figcaption>Courtesy of five\u2122<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 id=\"h-what-is-thc-o-and-where-does-it-come-from\">What is THC-O and where does it come from?<\/h2>\n<p>THC-O\u2019s full name is THC-O acetate, and the earliest research we have on it dates back to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nap.edu\/read\/9136\/chapter\/5#79\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">American military experiments<\/a> on non-lethal incapacitating agents in the 1940s. Researchers tested the compound on dogs. At the end of the experiment, the dogs had lost significant control of their motor function.<\/p>\n<p>To derive THC-O from hemp, first CBD is converted to delta-8 or a similar THC modification. But it goes one step further. By adding <a href=\"https:\/\/pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/compound\/Acetic-anhydride\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Acetic Anhydride<\/a> to the mix, it becomes an acetate\u2014specifically, THC-O.<\/p>\n<p> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leafly.com\/news\/science-tech\/what-is-delta8-thc\" class=\"wp-block-leafly-blocks-leafly-single-inline-block leafly-inline-related-story\" rel=\" nofollow\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"border border-deep-green-alt border-l-0 border-r-0 my-xl p-md font-bold\">\n<p>Related<\/p>\n<p>What is delta-8?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/a> <\/p>\n<p>But don\u2019t try this at home! Acetic Anhydride is highly corrosive and flammable, and puts your health, safety, and environment at risk unless it\u2019s made in a highly-controlled lab environment. This is one of several reasons why you should only buy THC-O if you know it came from a reputable source.<\/p>\n<h2>How do you take THC-O?<\/h2>\n<p>Once finished, THC-O acetate is a kind of thick brown liquid. You can take it in a vape cartridge, a tincture, or an edible. It takes about 20-30 minutes to kick in.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img width=\"1024\" height=\"607\" alt=\"THC-O\" class=\"wp-image-176470 has-ll lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/comparing-thc-compounds-what-we-know-about-thc-o-versus-delta-9-delta-8-1.jpg,compress&amp;w=550 550w, https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/comparing-thc-compounds-what-we-know-about-thc-o-versus-delta-9-delta-8-1.jpg,compress&amp;w=740 740w, https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/comparing-thc-compounds-what-we-know-about-thc-o-versus-delta-9-delta-8-1.jpg,compress&amp;w=1100 1100w, https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/comparing-thc-compounds-what-we-know-about-thc-o-versus-delta-9-delta-8-1.jpg,compress&amp;w=1480 1480w\"><figcaption>Courtesy of five\u2122<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>What does THC-O feel like? How is it different from delta-8, -9, and -10?<\/h2>\n<p>Delta-8 and delta-10 are both milder, and generally less intoxicating, than traditional delta-9 THC. Delta-8 is known for more sedative effects, while delta-10 has a reputation for a more active, sativa-like high.<\/p>\n<p>THC-O is significantly stronger than not only delta-8 and -10, but also regular THC. Some consumers have reported a more spiritual high with strong effects that can even border on hallucinogenic. Like any drug, effects and tolerance are going to vary from person to person.<\/p>\n<p> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leafly.com\/news\/cannabis-101\/what-is-delta-10\" class=\"wp-block-leafly-blocks-leafly-single-inline-block leafly-inline-related-story\" rel=\" nofollow\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"border border-deep-green-alt border-l-0 border-r-0 my-xl p-md font-bold\">\n<p>Related<\/p>\n<p>What is delta-10?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/a> <\/p>\n<h2>How to buy THC-O safely<\/h2>\n<p>With THC-O largely unregulated, there are a lot of risks to buying THC-O from a mystery source. Cannabis researcher James Stephens <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leafly.com\/news\/cannabis-101\/what-is-thc-o\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">told Leafly<\/a> that sometimes producers don\u2019t even know, or claim to not know, what\u2019s in their own product: \u201cI ask, \u2018What\u2019s the rest of the stuff?\u2019, and they say, \u2018We don\u2019t know\u2019\u2026That\u2019s what usually shuts down the conversation.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>There\u2019s a possibility of toxic additives in THC-O oil, too\u2014and we\u2019ve already seen sketchy additives cause <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leafly.com\/news\/health\/vape-pen-lung-disease-vitamin-e-oil-explained\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">serious health problems<\/a>. Because it\u2019s so much stronger than other forms of THC, you\u2019ll especially want an accurate potency.<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll want to buy from a company that\u2019s completely transparent, with clear lab results and a high level of accountability to its customers. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leafly.com\/brands\/five\" rel=\" nofollow\">five CBD<\/a> has been making trusted, transparent, full-spectrum products that combine CBD with other beneficial hemp compounds for years, and they were one of the first companies to offer products containing delta-9 and delta-10. They know how to create perfect mixes of cannabinoids\u2014and they\u2019re experienced at making them safely, with the consumer\u2019s experience in mind. They even offer certificates of analysis from third-party labs so you know that what it says on the bottle matches what\u2019s inside the product.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img width=\"1024\" height=\"607\" alt=\"THC-O\" class=\"wp-image-176469 has-ll lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/comparing-thc-compounds-what-we-know-about-thc-o-versus-delta-9-delta-8-2.jpg,compress&amp;w=550 550w, https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/comparing-thc-compounds-what-we-know-about-thc-o-versus-delta-9-delta-8-2.jpg,compress&amp;w=740 740w, https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/comparing-thc-compounds-what-we-know-about-thc-o-versus-delta-9-delta-8-2.jpg,compress&amp;w=1100 1100w, https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/comparing-thc-compounds-what-we-know-about-thc-o-versus-delta-9-delta-8-2.jpg,compress&amp;w=1480 1480w\"><figcaption>Courtesy of five\u2122<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>five CBD has been hard at work developing THC-O products that meet their high standards. For now, you can get to know them through their fan-favorite offerings\u2014and if THC-O appeals to you, you\u2019ll know that you have a producer that you can trust for a great experience.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/fivecbd.com\/products\/cbd-gummies?variant=gummy-multiflavored-50mg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\"><strong>Daily Buzz Gummies<\/strong><\/a><strong>: <\/strong>five CBD\u2019s flagship gummies are both delicious and powerful, with a full suite of beneficial plant compounds and 2mg of delta-8 and delta-10 THC per gummy. Like all their gummies, they\u2019re vegan, too.<em> *Availability subject to local laws.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/fivecbd.com\/products\/cbd-gummies?variant=gummy-sleep-20ct\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\"><strong>Sleep Gummies<\/strong><\/a><strong>:<\/strong> five CBD\u2019s gummies for better rest add natural sleep aid melatonin to their perfect blend of hemp-derived cannabinoids\u2014with up to six times the minor cannabinoids as other brands.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/fivecbd.com\/products\/cbd-capsules\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\"><strong>THC+CBD Liquid Capsules<\/strong><\/a><strong>: <\/strong>Get all the benefits of full-spectrum hemp in an easy-to-use capsule packed with CBD, THC, CBN, and CBC.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/fivecbd.com\/products\/cbd-chocolate\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\"><strong>Full Spectrum THC+CBD Chocolate<\/strong><\/a><strong>:<\/strong> For a more luxurious edible experience, five offers their signature blend of cannabinoids in two flavors of chocolate: Milk Chocolate and Sea Salt Dark Chocolate.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/fivecbd.com\/products\/cbd-oil\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\"><strong>Full Spectrum THC+CBD Oil<\/strong><\/a><strong>:<\/strong> This is the oil that started it all. Two flavors of tinctures, citrus and mint chocolate, are packed with CBD, THC, CBN, CBC, and terpenes.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img width=\"1024\" height=\"607\" alt=\"THC-O\" class=\"wp-image-176467 has-ll lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/comparing-thc-compounds-what-we-know-about-thc-o-versus-delta-9-delta-8-3.jpg,compress&amp;w=550 550w, https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/comparing-thc-compounds-what-we-know-about-thc-o-versus-delta-9-delta-8-3.jpg,compress&amp;w=740 740w, https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/comparing-thc-compounds-what-we-know-about-thc-o-versus-delta-9-delta-8-3.jpg,compress&amp;w=1100 1100w, https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/comparing-thc-compounds-what-we-know-about-thc-o-versus-delta-9-delta-8-3.jpg,compress&amp;w=1480 1480w\"><figcaption>Courtesy of five\u2122<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div id=\"author-box\" class=\"p-lg my-xxl bg-white rounded border border-light-grey elevation-low\"> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/comparing-thc-compounds-what-we-know-about-thc-o-versus-delta-9-delta-8.png\" alt=\"five Logo\" class=\"lazyload inline-block mr-md rounded-full border border-light-grey\"> <\/div>\n<div class=\"leafly-sailthru-signup p-lg my-xl bg-white rounded elevation-low border border-light-grey\">\n<p class=\"text-xs pt-lg\">By submitting this form, you will be subscribed to news and promotional emails from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leafly.com\">Leafly<\/a> and you agree to Leafly&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leafly.com\/company\/tos\">Terms of Service<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leafly.com\/company\/privacy-policy\">Privacy Policy<\/a>. 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