6β-Hydroxy-Δ 1 -Tetrahydrocannabinol Synthesis and Biological Activity

Abstract
6β-Hydroxy-δ1-tetrahydrocannabinol, a metabolite of δ1-tetrahydrocannabinol has been synthesized from δ6-tetrahydrocannabinol. It shows high tetrahydrocannabinol-type activity in rhesus monkeys. The implications of this funding are discussed.