CDES Cannabinoid Library

Official reference list of cannabis cannabinoids with standardized identifiers, CAS numbers, FDA approval status, and documented effects.

Version 1.0.0 Last updated: 2026-01-25 CC0 Public Domain

THC

cannabinoid:thc
Not FDA Approved
Delta-9-Tetrahydrocannabinol
CAS: 1972-08-3
PubChem: 16078
Formula: C21H30O2
Schedule: Varies
Category: Psychoactive
Effects:
psychoactive euphoria pain-relief appetite-stimulation

THCA

cannabinoid:thca
Not FDA Approved
Tetrahydrocannabinolic Acid
CAS: 23978-85-0
PubChem: 98523
Formula: C22H30O4
Schedule: Varies
Category: Non-Psychoactive
Effects:
anti-inflammatory neuroprotective anti-nausea

Raw/unheated form. Converts to THC with heat (decarboxylation)

CBD

cannabinoid:cbd
Not FDA Approved
Cannabidiol
CAS: 13956-29-1
PubChem: 644019
Formula: C21H30O2
Schedule: Varies
Category: Non-Psychoactive
Effects:
anti-anxiety anti-inflammatory anti-seizure pain-relief

CBDA

cannabinoid:cbda
Not FDA Approved
Cannabidiolic Acid
CAS: 1244-58-2
PubChem: 160570
Formula: C22H30O4
Schedule: Varies
Category: Non-Psychoactive
Effects:
anti-nausea anti-inflammatory

Raw/unheated form. Converts to CBD with heat

CBG

cannabinoid:cbg
Not FDA Approved
Cannabigerol
CAS: 25654-31-3
PubChem: 5315659
Formula: C21H32O2
Schedule: Varies
Category: Non-Psychoactive
Effects:
anti-bacterial anti-inflammatory neuroprotective

The 'mother' or 'stem cell' cannabinoid - precursor to THC and CBD

CBN

cannabinoid:cbn
Not FDA Approved
Cannabinol
CAS: 521-35-7
PubChem: 2543
Formula: C21H26O2
Schedule: Varies
Category: Non-Psychoactive
Effects:
sedating appetite-stimulation

Degradation product of THC. Increases with age/oxidation

CBC

cannabinoid:cbc
Not FDA Approved
Cannabichromene
CAS: 20675-51-8
PubChem: 30219
Formula: C21H30O2
Schedule: Varies
Category: Non-Psychoactive
Effects:
anti-inflammatory anti-depressant neurogenesis

Third most abundant cannabinoid in some strains

THCV

cannabinoid:thcv
Not FDA Approved
Tetrahydrocannabivarin
CAS: 31262-37-0
PubChem: 93147
Formula: C19H26O2
Schedule: Varies
Category: Psychoactive
Effects:
appetite-suppression energizing anti-anxiety

Shorter carbon chain variant of THC. Often called 'diet weed'

Delta-8 THC

cannabinoid:delta8
Not FDA Approved
Delta-8-Tetrahydrocannabinol
CAS: 5957-75-5
PubChem: 2977
Formula: C21H30O2
Schedule: Varies
Category: Psychoactive
Effects:
psychoactive anti-nausea appetite-stimulation

Double bond at 8th carbon. ~50-75% potency of Delta-9 THC

Standard Colors

Use these colors in your applications for consistent cannabinoid visualization.

THC
#E63946
THCA
#F4A261
CBD
#2A9D8F
CBDA
#8ECAE6
CBG
#E9C46A
CBN
#6A4C93
CBC
#457B9D
THCV
#FF6B6B
Delta-8 THC
#D62828

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