| Synonyms: |
(-)-delta9-trans-Tetrahydrocannabinol,
(6aR,10aR)-6,6,9-trimethyl-3-pentyl-6a,7,8,10a-tetrahydro-6H-benzo[c]chromen-1-ol,
1-trans-delta-9-Tetrahydrocannabinol,
3-Pentyl-6,6,9-trimethyl-6a,7,8,10a-tetrahydro-6H-dibenzo(b,d)pyran-1-ol,
6,6,9-Trimethyl-3-pentyl-6a,7,8,10a-tetrahydro-6H-benzo[c]chromen-1-ol,
Delta(1)-tetrahydrocannabinol,
Delta(9)-tetrahydrocannabinol,
Delta(9)-THC,
delta9-Tetrahydrocannabinol,
Dronabinol,
Dronabinolum,
Syndros,
Tetrahydrocannabinol
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| Definition: |
A diterpenoid that is 6a,7,8,10a-tetrahydro-6H-benzo[c]chromene substituted at position 1 by a hydroxy group, positions 6, 6 and 9 by methyl groups and at position 3 by a pentyl group. The principal psychoactive constituent of the cannabis plant, it is used for treatment of anorexia associated with AIDS as well as nausea and vomiting associated with cancer chemotherapy. |