{"id":12377,"date":"2022-12-04T12:18:21","date_gmt":"2022-12-04T11:18:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/iguanasmoke.com\/?p=12377"},"modified":"2026-03-05T10:57:58","modified_gmt":"2026-03-05T09:57:58","slug":"what-is-hhc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/iguanasmoke.com\/en\/que-es-el-hhc\/","title":{"rendered":"What is HHC?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>HHC or hexahydrocannabinol is a cannabinoid first synthesised by the American chemist <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Roger_Adams\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Roger Adams<\/a>, by adding hydrogen molecules to Delta-9 THC. Known as hydrogenation, this process converts THC into hexahydrocannabinol.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While Adam created HHC from conventional THC-derived cannabis, the molecule is now extracted from hemp where it is found in low concentrations in both seeds and flowers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-efectos-del-hhc\"><strong>Effects of HHC<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>HHC is highly compatible with the CB1 and CB2 receptors of our endocannabinoid system, and when interacting with them produces similar effects to THC. Users report suffering from less paranoia and side effects than with THC, and a feeling of \"high\":<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Euphoria<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Relaxation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hunger<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Increased sensory pleasure<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How is HHC produced?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>HHC was discovered in the 1940s by chemist Roger Adams. He created HHC by adding<br>hydrogen to the THC molecule and altering its physical properties. The process, called<br>hydrogenation, first described in a 1947 patent document.<br>It is currently produced from CBD derived from industrial hemp in a laboratory by means of<br>chemical processes<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What is the difference between HHC and THC?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>HHC and THC share an almost identical molecular structure. The key differences are that<br>HHC has two additional hydrogenated carbons and THC has one ester atom and a<br>missing carbon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"350\" src=\"https:\/\/iguanasmoke.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/hhc-vs-thc.png\" alt=\"hhc vs thc\" class=\"wp-image-12382\" srcset=\"https:\/\/iguanasmoke.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/hhc-vs-thc.png 768w, https:\/\/iguanasmoke.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/hhc-vs-thc-300x137.png 300w, https:\/\/iguanasmoke.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/hhc-vs-thc-600x273.png 600w, https:\/\/iguanasmoke.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/hhc-vs-thc-125x57.png 125w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Differences HHC vs THC<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-beneficios-del-hhc\"><strong>Benefits of HHC<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The lack of scientific evidence and research means that the benefits of HHC are mainly anecdotal. However, studies have shown that it may have anti-inflammatory properties similar to CBD and THC, as well as relieving chronic pain, migraines and prolonging sleep.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-da-positivo-el-hhc-en-los-tests-antidrogas\"><strong>Does HHC test positive for drugs?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>At present, there is no evidence that HHC tests positive in a drug test. However, we recommend that you exercise caution about consuming these products before being tested as this has not been fully proven. Also, remember that as it is a psychoactive substance, you should not take it if you are going to drive or operate any kind of machinery as you put yourself and others at risk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-iguana-smoke-ya-no-vende-productos-con-hhc\">Iguana Smoke no longer sells HHC products<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>At <strong>Iguana Smoke<\/strong> we always comply with the current regulations. That is why, since the new legislation came into force, we have permanently withdrawn all products containing HHC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>We do not sell HHC or any cannabinoids banned in Spain.<\/strong> Instead, we continue to offer legal, innovative and secure alternatives such as the <strong>STV (Sativanol)<\/strong>, <strong>10-OH<\/strong>, <strong>E8H<\/strong> or our classic products with <strong>CBD<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-por-que-fue-prohibido-el-hhc\">Why was HHC banned?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Health authorities and international bodies such as the WHO have raised concerns regarding the <strong>addictive potential and use without medical control<\/strong> of the HHC. Its audit responds to the need to <strong>prevent public health risks<\/strong> and maintain control over new psychoactive substances of semi-synthetic origin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-alternativas-legales-al-hhc-en-iguana-smoke\">Legal alternatives to HHC in Iguana Smoke<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Although you can no longer <strong>buy HHC<\/strong>, In our online shop you will find legal cannabinoids that respect all European and Spanish regulations. Find out more:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/iguanasmoke.com\/en\/category-2\/new-molecules\/e8h\/\"><strong>E8H<\/strong>: balanced experience without legal risks.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/iguanasmoke.com\/en\/category-2\/new-molecules\/sativanol\/\"><strong>STV (Sativanol)<\/strong>Sativa effect, energising and THC-free.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/iguanasmoke.com\/en\/category-2\/new-molecules\/10oh\/\"><strong>10-OH<\/strong>: a stable and functional alternative.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>HHC has been banned in Spain and is no longer legally available. 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