Chromatographic separation of cannabinoids and their monooxygenated derivatives.

delta1-Tetrahydrocannabinol, delta6-tetrahydrocannabinol, cannabinol, cannabidiol and several of their monooxygenated derivatives have been separated from each other by a combination of liquid, thin-layer and gas chromatography. Retention volumes (on Sephadex LH-20), Rf values and retention times can be recorded, and may provide guidance in the separation and identification of these known cannabinoids.