8063-14-7

Basic information

• Product Name: CANNABIS
• Synonyms: CANNABIS;MARIHUANA;INDIANHEMP;MARIJUANA
• CAS NO: 8063-14-7
• Molecular Weight: 0
• Mol File: 8063-14-7.mol
• Article Data: 0

Chemical Properties

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• CAS DataBase Reference: CANNABIS(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: CANNABIS(8063-14-7)
• EPA Substance Registry System: CANNABIS(8063-14-7)

Safety Data

• Hazardous Substances Data: 8063-14-7(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

Description

Cannabis, also known as marijuana, is a psychoactive drug derived from the Cannabis plant. It is known for its mind-altering effects and has been used for both recreational and medicinal purposes. The primary active compounds in cannabis are cannabinoids, such as delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD), which interact with the body's endocannabinoid system to produce various effects.

Uses

Used in Pharmaceutical Industry:
Cannabis is used as a therapeutic agent for various medical conditions. Dronabinol, a synthetic form of delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), is used to treat anorexia and appetite loss associated with AIDS. It helps stimulate appetite and improve weight gain in patients with HIV/AIDS.
Cannabis is also used as an antiemetic to alleviate nausea and vomiting associated with cancer chemotherapy. It helps reduce the severity and frequency of chemotherapy-induced nausea, improving the quality of life for cancer patients.
Used in Ophthalmology:
Cannabis is used as a treatment for glaucoma, a group of eye conditions that cause increased pressure in the eye, potentially leading to vision loss. It helps reduce intraocular pressure, which can slow the progression of glaucoma and protect against vision loss.
Used in Recreational Industry:
Cannabis is used recreationally for its psychoactive effects, which can include relaxation, euphoria, and altered perception. It is often consumed through smoking, vaporizing, or ingesting in the form of edibles. Recreational use of cannabis is subject to varying legal restrictions depending on the jurisdiction.

Indications

The hemp plant, or cannabis (Cannabis sativa), continues to be the most frequently abused illicit substance in America. The dried leaves and flowering tops of the plant are referred to as marijuana, and it is typically smoked in pipes or rolled as cigarettes. It also may be consumed in baked goods. Hashish is a solid black resinous material obtained from the leaves of the plant and is usually smoked in a pipe.

Hazard

A mild hallucinogen. Sale is illegal in U.S. Use: Medicine, ophthalmology (treatment of glau- coma).

Mechanism of action

A cannabinoid receptor identified in the brain of several species, including humans, is termed CB1. It is one of the most abundant receptors in the CNS, and its distribution within the brain reflects the pharmacological effects produced by △9-THC. High receptor densities in the extrapyramidal motor system and the cerebellum are consistent with the actions of cannabinoids on many forms of movement.The effects of cannabinoids on cognition and memory may be due to the relatively dense receptor populations in the hippocampus and cortex. The presence of cannabinoid receptors in the ventromedial striatum and nucleus accumbens suggests an association with dopamine neurons hypothesized to mediate brain reward.

Side effects

Marijuana is unique among drugs of abuse in that there have been no credible reports of fatal overdose. The most prominent effect of acute marijuana use is intoxication, which can impair the cognitive and motor skills needed to complete complex tasks. Anxiety and panic reactions are occasionally reported in inexperienced users or following use of large quantities of marijuana. 9-THC causes its greatest effects on short-term memory, as measured in free-recall tasks.Marijuana does not affect the retrieval of previously learned facts. In contrast to alcohol, there is no residual hangover from a single use of high quantities of marijuana. Heavy marijuana smoking produces bronchitis, and some individuals have evidence of precancerous lung conditions. However, definitive evidence of the relationship between marijuana smoking and the incidence of lung cancer is lacking.