decarboxylation
Losing carbon dioxide
Decarboxylation is a chemical reaction that removes a carboxyl group from a molecule, releasing carbon dioxide.
The process is essential in biochemistry—cells use it to break down amino acids and produce neurotransmitters.
In cannabis preparation, decarboxylation converts inactive compounds into psychoactive THC through heating: You need to decarb the flower before making edibles.
Respiration byproduct, photosynthesis fuel
- pyruvateThree-carbon acid from glycolysis
- enzymeProtein that hastens reactions
- catalystAgent enabling change
- cofactorEnzyme-activating compound
thiamine · biotin · substrate · intermediate · aromatic · histidine · pyridoxal phosphate
Aerobic respiration's central pathway
- acetyl-CoAActivated two-carbon metabolic intermediate
- alpha-ketoglutarateTricarboxylic acid cycle metabolite
- mitochondriaCell's energy-producing organelles
- carbon dioxideRespiration byproduct, photosynthesis fuel
ATP · NADH · aerobic respiration · oxidative · phosphoenolpyruvate · fatty acid synthesis · branched-chain · fermentation
Willow-derived beta hydroxy compound
- aspirinAcetylsalicylic acid tablet
- BartonSurname from farmstead origins
- thermalPertaining to warmth
- photochemicalCaused by light radiation
MSG · pharmaceutical · nylon · biofuel · bioethanol · fermentation
Setting into operation
- THCPsychoactive cannabis compound
- CBDCannabis compound without high
- heatingRaising temperature artificially
- bakingCooking with dry heat
vaporization · edibles · cannabinoid · oven · temperature · terpenes · potency · infusion
carbon dioxide
Respiration byproduct, photosynthesis fuel
- pyruvateThree-carbon acid from glycolysis
- enzymeProtein that hastens reactions
- catalystAgent enabling change
cofactor · thiamine · biotin · substrate · intermediate · aromatic · histidine · pyridoxal phosphate
citric acid cycle
Aerobic respiration's central pathway
- acetyl-CoAActivated two-carbon metabolic intermediate
- alpha-ketoglutarateTricarboxylic acid cycle metabolite
- mitochondriaCell's energy-producing organelles
carbon dioxide · ATP · NADH · aerobic respiration · oxidative · phosphoenolpyruvate · fatty acid synthesis · branched-chain · fermentation · ethanol
salicylic acid
Willow-derived beta hydroxy compound
photochemical · MSG · pharmaceutical · nylon · biofuel · bioethanol · fermentation
activation
Setting into operation
- THCPsychoactive cannabis compound
- CBDCannabis compound without high
- heatingRaising temperature artificially
baking · vaporization · edibles · cannabinoid · oven · temperature · terpenes · potency · infusion · butter
- cannabisweed, sativa, indica, dispensaries, hybrid
- chemical reactionscondensation, combustion, oxidation, hydrolysis, oxidation-reduction
- medical cannabiscannabis, marijuana, medical marijuana, CBD, THC
- biochemistryenzymes, proteins, biochemistry, protein, enzyme
- Biochemical Reactionsbiotransformation, biosynthesis, hydrolysis, phosphorylation, glycolysis
- chemical breakdowndecomposition, hydrolysis, pyrolysis, combustion, photolysis