CBCA — cannabinoid profile

CBCA (Cannabichromensäure) is a cannabinoid that occurs naturally in cannabis or is derived from its precursors. Molecular formula C₂₂H₃₀O₄, molar mass 358.5 g/mol. Among the 100+ identified cannabinoids, CBCA belongs to the non-psychoactive group. This page consolidates current knowledge on chemistry, occurrence in cannabis, receptor action and Swiss legal status — for information only.

CBCA · C₂₂H₃₀O₄ · 220 °C · non-psychoactive · in Switzerland: legal.

Chemistry

Chemically, CBCA is a terpenophenol (meroterpenoid). CBCA is produced from CBGA by CBCA synthase; decarboxylation yields CBC. Boiling point ~220 °C. It is lipophilic, sensitive to heat and light, and slowly oxidises in air. Analytically it is quantified by HPLC (acid form) and GC-MS (neutral form after decarboxylation) and appears on every modern Swiss batch COA.

Occurrence in cannabis

In cannabis, CBCA is produced in the trichomes of the female flower. Typical concentrations: meist < 1 %, in einzelnen CBC-selektierten Chemovaren bis 5 %. Content depends on genetics, light spectrum, harvest timing and storage. Specific strains are linked dynamically below from our strain database.

Swiss legal status

CBCA is not controlled in Switzerland and legal in products < 1 % THC. Swiss legal note: cannabis with ≥ 1 % THC is a narcotic under the Narcotics Act. CBD products below 1 % THC are legal. Effect descriptions are informational and are not therapeutic claims.