Spronck H J, Lousberg R J
Experientia. 1977 Jun 15;33(6):705-6. doi: 10.1007/BF01944139.
Pyrolysis of cannabidiol, one of the major constituents of Cannabis sativa, yields a mixture of components. Next to previously identified products, a major conversion product has now been isolated and identified. The unusual and stereospecific route of formation of this compound with altered chromophore is discussed.
