1. Novel Mechanism of Illicit THC Production via Conversion
Pritesh Kumar, Ph.D.
PhytoSciences
Contract Research Laboratory
June 4th, 2018

2. Disclaimer
This material is for training and/or teaching purposes only. The views of the author do not necessarily represent that of the Kentucky Legislature (Kentucky, USA), Wollo University (Ethiopia),

3. A little bit about myself….

4. PhytoSciences – Contract Research Organization
We are an international organization comprised of 40+ Pharmacologists based in India, Canada, Africa, Latin America, and the USA (Headquarters). The company consults in the areas regulatory framework, clinical trial solutions, novel drug delivery technology development, and analytical quality control for cannabinoid testing.

5. Objectives
To understand the relationship between advanced distillation methods and illicit conversion potential.
To demonstrate novel conversion mechanism for illicit conversion of cannabinoids.

8. Derivative Oil Production
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Derivative Oil Production

10. Crude Oil Purification / Illicit Conversion Potential

12. Crude Oil Purification
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Crude Oil Purification

13. Data of Distillation Mechanism of Illicit Conversion

18. Conclusions
Illicit / Accidental conversion of CBD into THC via advanced distillation with pressure < 10E-8 Torr
Lack of monitoring of the vacuum pressure
Novel method of conversion utilizing only heat and ultra-deep vacuum conditions