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Dec. 14, 2022 update Since this article was first posted in April 2022, two studies have been published that raise alarms about vaping or smoking THC-O.

THC-O is created by chemically converting CBD into either delta 9 THC or delta 8 THC, and then converting those cannabinoids into their acetate ester form, which is called THC-O for short. The studies listed below show that when enough heat is applied to THC-O, thermal degradation can cause the formation of a dangerous lung toxicant called ketene.

The same thermal degradation process causes vitamin E acetate to generate ketene---a probable cause of the 2019 vaping lung injuries mistakenly called “EVALI” by the CDC. (Black market cannabis processors used vitamin E acetate to dilute THC oil in order to save money.)

The danger is not caused by cannabis itself, or vaping itself, but by the interaction of heat with the acetate form of various chemicals, including THC. In fact, any acetate ester subjected to heat could produce ketene.

It’s not certain if the amount of ketene produced by a vape cart is enough to create an immediate danger to the user, but it’s possible. It is also possible that lung damage could be caused by repeated small exposures.

Based on this research, we urge cannabis users to avoid vaping or smoking THC-O or any acetate form of any cannabinoid.

THC-O gummies and tinctures do not pose the same health risk.

SOURCES Benowitz, N.L., Havel, C., Jacob, P. et al. Vaping THC-O Acetate: Potential for Another EVALI Epidemic. J. Med. Toxicol. (2022). https://doi.org/10.1007/s13181-022-00921-3

Kaelas R. Munger, Robert P. Jensen, and Robert M. Strongin. Chemical Research in Toxicology 2022 35 (7), 1202-1205 DOI: 10.1021/acs.chemrestox.2c00170

Following passage of the 2018 Farm Bill, which legalized hemp cultivation, there has been a commercial wave of products made from the legal plant. Aside from non-intoxicating CBD, which is found organically in hemp plants and can be easily extracted, there is a growing list of cannabinoids that have been manufactured by subjecting CBD to various chemical processes.

THC-O is one of the latest of those cannabinoids. It follows in the commercial footsteps of delta 8 THC and other “new” cannabinoids, which found a presence in the marketplace when manufacturers discovered how to produce them in large quantities by chemically processing CBD extracted from legal hemp plants.

However, as of February 2023, THC-O is not considered legal. Unlike delta 8 THC and other hemp-derived cannabinoids, THC-O is not found naturally in hemp plants and therefore federal law enforcement officials consider it a federally illegal controlled substance.

What is THC-O?

THC-O is the acetate ester form of THC, sometimes called THC acetate ester, or O-acetyl-Δ9-THC. It’s usually known as THC-O acetate (or ATHC or THC-Oa) among experts, but has been shortened by almost everyone to THC-O. Sometimes people drop the hyphen and call it THCO or THC O. However you decide to spell it, it’s pronounced “THC-oh”—that’s the letter O, not a zero.

Like delta 10 THC and the other hemp-derived cannabinoids on the market, THC-O is chemically almost identical to delta 9 THC, the intoxicating compound that dominates marijuana plants. And its effects are very similar to delta 9, but because it binds more tightly to the body’s cannabinoid receptors than the other THC forms, THC-O is more intoxicating than delta 8, delta 10 or HHC—and is even stronger than delta 9 THC (more on that below).

THC-O is available in all the usual cannabis styles: vapes, oils, edibles and flower. THC-O vape carts and disposable vapes are sold with either unflavored distillate or with added terpenes for flavor. THC-O is also mixed with edible oils like MCT to make tinctures for oral use. There are THC-O edibles available too, including gummies and chocolates. Finally there is “THC-O flower,” which is simply hemp flower infused with THC-O.

WARNING For the reasons noted at the beginning of this article, we recommend NOT using any inhaled form of THC-O---including vape carts or smoked flower. The heat applied in creating vapor or smoke could cause formation of ketene, a dangerous lung toxicant.

Further, since the DEA now considers THC-O a federally illegal, Schedule 1 drug, it is illegal to buy or sell in any form---although we're not aware of any arrests having yet been made.

What are the effects of THC-O?

As with the other hemp-derived THC variations, the big question about this one is, does THC-O get you high? The answer is a resounding yes. In fact, THC-O is purported to be 2-3 times more powerful than the delta 9 THC found in marijuana.

Measuring the effects of THC-O versus delta 8 THC, delta 10 THC or HHC is subjective, of course. But by most accounts, THC-O gets you higher than delta 8—and is a much more intense experience than all other forms of THC.

Not only is THC-O stronger than other forms of THC, but the psychoactive effects are much different. Many users describe THC-O as producing an almost psychedelic high, with borderline hallucinogenic effects. Both drug experts and sellers advise new users to go very slowly when trying this powerful cannabinoid.

There’s another reason to go slow: the effects of THC-O are always delayed. It’s a so-called “prodrug,” which means that the THC-O you swallow or inhale isn’t pre-activated by heat like most THC (the process called decarboxylation). Instead, the effects of THC-O aren’t felt until it’s been fully processed through the body—just like THC edibles.

So, whether you’re eating THC-O gummies or vaping a THC-O cart, you won’t feel any effects for 20-60 minutes. Since it’s so strong, it’s important to use a small amount first, then wait and see how you react before ingesting more.

WARNING For the reasons noted at the beginning of this article, we recommend NOT using any inhaled form of THC-O---including vape carts or smoked flower. The heat applied in creating vapor or smoke could cause formation of ketene, a dangerous lung toxicant.

Further, since the DEA now considers THC-O a federally illegal, Schedule 1 drug, it is illegal to buy or sell in any form---although we're not aware of any arrests having yet been made.

Will THC-O show up in a drug test?

There is practically no research on how the body processes THC-O. But as the acetate ester form of THC, it seems almost certain that drug tests will pick up THC metabolites in the blood, urine, or hair of a THC-O user. There is no information on how long THC-O remains in the body, but it’s safe to assume that it can be detected for at least as long as delta 9 THC—possibly for weeks or months.

The same warning applies to THC-O as delta 8, delta 10, and HHC: if your employer tests for marijuana use, it’s best to avoid THC-O.

Is THC-O safe?

THC-O is not safe to vape or smoke.

THC-O is created by chemically converting CBD into either delta 9 THC or delta 8 THC, and then converting those cannabinoids into their acetate ester form, which is called THC-O for short. The studies listed in the note at the top of this article show that when enough heat is applied to THC-O, thermal degradation can cause the formation of a dangerous lung toxicant called ketene.

The same thermal degradation process causes vitamin E acetate to generate ketene—a probable cause of the 2019 vaping lung injuries mistakenly called “EVALI” by the CDC. (Black market cannabis processors used vitamin E acetate to dilute THC oil in order to save money.)

The danger is not caused by cannabis itself, or vaping itself, but by the interaction of heat with the acetate form of various chemicals, including THC. In fact, any acetate ester subjected to heat could produce ketene.

It’s not certain if the amount of ketene produced by a vape cart is enough to create an immediate danger to the user, but it’s possible. It is also possible that cumulative lung damage could be caused by repeated small exposures.

Based on this research, we urge cannabis users to avoid vaping or smoking THC-O or any acetate form of any cannabinoid.

THC-O gummies and tinctures are not a health risk. The danger created by heating THC-O is not present in edible forms. Since there are lots of non-inhaled options available, THC-O fans should seek those instead.

Producing THC-O is definitely dangerous. Acetic anhydride is flammable, and using it creates a risk of fire and explosion. As with butane hash oil (BHO), it can only be made in properly equipped labs by people very familiar with the process. And even with experienced processors, there remains the chance that traces of the chemicals used to create THC-O could remain in the final product.

Is THC-O legal?

THC-O is no longer considered legal.

In the 2018 Farm Bill, Congress legalized hemp and all of its compounds and derivatives, as long as they contain less than 0.3 percent delta 9 THC. In May 2022, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that delta 8 THC meets the Farm Bill definition of a federally legal hemp product.

Based on the Farm Bill language and the later court decision, many manufacturers have considered THC-O to also be a legal hemp derivative. However, in February 2023, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) explained in a letter to cannabis attorney Rod Kight that the agency considers THC-O a federally controlled, Schedule 1 drug.

The DEA could take enforcement actions against THC-O producers or sellers anytime, including seizing products, arresting employees, and charging companies and individuals with violating the Controlled Substances Act.

THC-O products are sold online by many of the same retailers that sell CBD (and delta 8, delta 10, HHC, and THCP). THC-O can also be found in convenience stores, head shops, gas stations, and some vape shops.

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Delta Air Lines is set to move into a new terminal at O’Hare International Airport Wednesday, the latest step in ongoing construction at the airport.

The carrier will move from Terminal 2 to Terminal 5, which was formerly the international terminal but now also includes domestic carrier Southwest.

The move comes as a $1 billion renovation and expansion of Terminal 5 is slated to open in phases through 2023. The work is expected to increase the terminal’s gate capacity by 25%, increase passenger amenities and security checkpoint lanes, replace the aging baggage handling system and reconfigure customs and immigration facilities. Work is also underway on a new parking garage, and new concessions are planned for the terminal.

Terminal 2, where Delta had been located, is slated to eventually be torn down and replaced by a new Global Terminal and two satellite concourses as part of a massive overhaul of the airport, but for now the gates Delta had previously used will go to United and Alaska airlines.

In Terminal 5, Delta will have 10 gates and is opening a new, 22,000-square-foot Sky Club with nearly four times the capacity of the old Delta club. The move to the new terminal marks an investment by Delta in an airport where it traditionally has not been a dominant carrier. It also marks a commitment to a luxury experience often favored by business travelers, as international and business travel have been slower to come back from pandemic lows than leisure travel.

“This is a long-haul decision,” said Steve Sear, executive vice president of global sales and distribution for Delta.

Delta said the move to Terminal 5, where it invested $50 million, puts travelers in closer proximity to the carrier’s international airline partners, eliminating the need for international travelers to leave security and travel to a new terminal. It also offers travelers the option to board at some gates directly from the lounge, without leaving to enter the general airport.

The carrier will gain some gates in the move, but said it has also been flying large planes with more seats in and out of O’Hare. The carrier has averaged 40 more seats per departure than in 2019 on its route to Atlanta.

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Chicago's O'Hare Airport might be the hometown hub of United Airlines and a major hub for American Airlines — but that doesn't mean that Delta Air Lines isn't investing in the Windy City.

In fact, Delta on Tuesday took the wraps off its newest Sky Club in its new Chicago home, Terminal 5. The new lounge and the new gates come as part of a $1 billion project to renovate and expand T5 — of which Delta invested $50 million. (Delta vacates its longtime home in Terminal 2's E concourse on Wednesday, with those gates being reallocated to United and Alaska Airlines.)

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The new, 22,600 square-foot lounge will hold nearly 400 travelers — roughly four times as many as could fit in the Sky Club's previous Chicago outpost. That will be incredibly welcome news for customers as Sky Clubs contend with severe overcrowding. And, it's the first Sky Club to feature boarding from inside the lounge — a rarity at a U.S. airport.

The lounge is a cut above O'Hare's multiple United Clubs and Admirals Clubs — a testament to Delta's continued investment in premium experiences. It offers elevated food and beverage options — enough for a full meal — and also features shower suites. The new space is the fourth Sky Club Delta has opened this year, following clubs at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), LaGuardia Airport (LGA) and Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND).

TPG got a first-look tour at Delta's new Chicago home on Tuesday, a day before the space opened to the public.

A permanent space

Until Wednesday, all of the gates at Terminal 5 were what is considered common-use: owned and managed by the City of Chicago, O'Hare's operator, and assigned on a daily basis. Delta, on the other hand, will have permanent ticket counter space, and will always use the same gates (nine gates opening Wednesday, with a tenth and final gate opening next August).

The new gates feature extensive seating areas as well multiple charging options: 110-volt outlets, as well as USB-A and USB-C outlets.

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Delta's new Sky Club — and its gate areas — are a short walk past the TSA checkpoint. Clear — a staple in terminals where Delta has a significant presence — will not be offered on day one at T5, but the airline is working to bring the expedited security program to Chicago.

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In-lounge boarding

The most unique feature of the new Chicago O'Hare Sky Club is that it's the first to offer passengers the opportunity to board select flights directly from inside the lounge.

In fact, there are two gates capable of this type of boarding.

The primary gate Delta will use for that is gate M11, which will be used for flights to the airline's LaGuardia hub.

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The gate isn't explicitly labeled in the Sky Club, but there are some hints: a boarding pass reader, as well as a gate information display screen that will show flight information.

Why LaGuardia? There's a "strong business connection to New York," Claude Roussel, Delta's managing director for Sky Clubs, told TPG in an interview. Delta competes fiercely against United and American in the LGA to ORD market.

On the opposite side of the lounge is gate M14, which will be used by Delta's partners that operate from T5, including Air France, KLM and Korean Air.

It's the first time Delta is under the same roof as its major international partners in Chicago, and that fact guided some of the lounge design.

"We would have not put showers in this lounge if it was for a domestic market," Roussel said. Indeed, Delta's existing lounge at ORD does not have showers.

Warm and inviting seating

There are multiple different seating areas in the 400-seat lounge.

The types of seating Delta chooses is data-driven based on the types of travelers who use the lounge, Roussel said. Business travelers tend to prefer more solo seating options, while families prefer communal seating.

More: Delta's largest-ever Sky Club shines in its big LAX debut

At the new ORD club, there are individual seats, couches, high-top tables and swivel chairs that rotate 360 degrees and can be pointed directly at the window for prime AvGeek views.

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And, in what has become a staple of Delta's newest Sky Clubs, the lounge features a media wall with multiple channels of TV playing at once, as well as comfy seating around it. Don't worry about lounge disruptions — the volume will always be muted.

The lounge will also offer quiet pods — perfect for business travelers to get work done with minimal distraction, or to hold a phone call.

As at the gate areas, multiple types of charging were available, including 110-volt outlets, along with USB-A and C. Some surfaces also support wireless device charging through the Qi protocol.

The warm tones of the lounge are designed to feel welcoming, Roussel said.

"When you come into a lounge, we want you to feel like you've entered a nice hotel lobby," he said.

A large kitchen brings improved food

A key differentiator between Delta's Sky Clubs and its competition is the elevated food and beverage program — and that continues in Chicago.

The new Sky Club in Chicago features a kitchen that's significantly larger than that in the club it replaces — allowing for more varied, fresher food items, as well as the opportunity to bring in guest chefs for special events.

The new club features two massive buffet lines serving a wide variety of foods, including chicken and waffles, a large charcuterie board and fruit and yogurt parfaits. Hot options include apple barbecue chicken thighs and macaroni and cheese. Roussel talked about offering all-day brunch as part of the menu in the future.

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As is typical at Sky Clubs, a bar offers a mix of free and for-purchase alcoholic beverages. The bar is shaped like a peninsula, allowing customers to access it on three sides.

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A secondary bar is in the rear of the lounge. It's primarily a wine bar, but other drinks can be ordered from it as well.

Soft drinks are available from a self-service soda fountain, as well as a fountain that dispenses still and sparkling water. Espresso machines are available for a caffeine jolt, as is drip coffee.

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Finally, for a uniquely Chicago touch, a cart will offer up Chicago-style hot dogs.

Shower suites

The new club features four shower suites.

As is the case at other new Sky Clubs, access to the suites is via a virtual queue system. A kiosk for the queue is located at the front of the lounge, as well as near the showers.

Each shower suite features a toilet and sink, in addition to the shower, with towels and a hair dryer provided. Toiletries are by Grown Alchemist, building on a partnership with the label that Delta has for its premium Delta One cabins.

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An artful space

Delta's new Sky Club is full of original artwork — either by artists with ties to Chicago or pieces that feature the Windy City prominently.

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"We have pieces all over and the goal is always to bring back the city," Roussel said.

Bottom line

Delta's massive investment at O'Hare is a testament to the importance of this key business market to the Atlanta-based carrier. You wouldn't know that ORD ranks 14th in daily departures for Delta stations if you saw the upgrade to the gates and Sky Club that will open on Wednesday. The space is warm and inviting —and offers better amenities than any United Club or Admirals Club that currently exists at ORD.

With such an appealing space, Delta now must contend with the challenge of managing overcrowding in the new lounge. While the space is four times larger than its old lounge, it will now also directly serve premium cabin passengers and SkyTeam elites who fly on Delta's partner airlines.

While Delta isn't opening an ORD hub anytime soon, the carrier's new space is a big treat for its loyal passengers.

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Now that Ohio voters have chosen to legalize recreational weed, Gov. Mike DeWine has set his sights on combating a new target: delta-8, or as he calls it, "intoxicating hemp."

It can get you high, but right now, there's no law stopping kids from buying it. Delta-8 THC products aren't being sold at regulated marijuana dispensaries but in smoke shops and gas stations.

At a news conference in Columbus Wednesday, DeWine discussed delta-8 and urged lawmakers to ban or regulate the substance in Ohio. He also revealed that his team did an “undercover sting operation” with teenagers to prove that minors were getting access to the drug.

Watch the news conference below:

Since delta-8 THC is made from hemp, legal experts tell News 5 it is legal under the 2018 Farm Bill.

DeWine has been urging state lawmakers to ban delta-8 because he says that it's under-regulated and can be purchased by kids.

"These look just like cereal," Department of Public Safety Director Andy Wilson said, while he and the governor held up THC products.

DeWine coming in HOT.He emptied out a bag with a few different THC products. His admin brought 15-year-olds to a gas station to buy them last night.You may call this a sting, but the clerk didn’t actually do anything illegal.@WEWS @WCPO @OhioCapJournal pic.twitter.com/wBsAZZXBtQ

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The governor is making another push for lawmakers to do something.

"The big concern is kids who are walking in can legally buy it," DeWine said.

Congress' 2018 farm bill allowed for hemp products to be sold by any retailer as long as they have .3% THC or less.

"So these products are absolutely being designed and marketed to kids," said Wilson. "Furthermore, this is a completely unregulated form of delta-8 THC."

Wilson said his team went undercover, sending two 15-year-olds into a gas station. Wilson's nephew and his friend went on the mission for the administration. They were both in basketball uniforms after a school game.

He played an audio recording of the teens easily purchasing delta-8 products.

“You want the cookies or this one?" the clerk asked the teens.

"We'll just get, we just do this one," one 15-year-old replied before purchasing a bag of delta-8-infused gummy candies.

The teens were able to get the products easily and legally, which DeWine said is unsafe and unacceptable.

"Scientific data clearly indicates that kids should not be consuming this because it affects their brain," DeWine said.

Ohio doesn't have an age requirement to buy delta-8.

"That's our problem. We need to change that," DeWine said.

Retailer and hemp processor Joel Fink agrees that age limitations need to be set up but worries about overreach.

"What needs to be done is either a self-regulation by just making sure that you got to be 21 or over to buy this stuff or, if the legislature did have some sort of a ruling, I'm not really crazy about getting the legislature involved with this, as you can probably tell," he said.

Fink said that DeWine may be blowing the lack of regulations out of proportion since the Department of Agriculture oversees this process.

"Yes, you can find products like what we manufacture in convenience stores and gas stations. But it's fully regulated, so it's been fully tested," he said.

The governor said he wants to address intoxicating hemp.

"I'm just asking the legislature to take action so that we can...get these products off the shelf," DeWine said.

Statehouse reporter Morgan Trau asked DeWine if it was fair to ban all delta-8 because one gas station they went to sold to minors.

"There's no standard, there's no law," he responded. "We don't rely on the goodwill of every clerk on any other product."

DeWine added that he would be fine with a total ban or a partial — moving delta-8 into dispensaries.

State Sen. Steve Huffman is leading the charge on a new bill, and says it has been in the works for over a week. He is looking at balancing the safety aspects while looking at business and consumer concerns.

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THC-O acetate is even stronger than regular THC. Here’s what you need to know to try it safely.

From delta-8 to delta-10, cannabinoids from hemp are having a moment. And now there’s a new kid on the block poised for a takeover: THC-O. But while the deltas are gentler versions of the classic THC, or delta-9 of cannabis fame, THC-O can be three times stronger than its more mainstream cousin.

Because it’s made from hemp, THC-O occupies a different legal status than cannabis products, especially in many states that don’t have a recreational market yet. That being said, there is still some debate about whether THC-O constitutes “synthetic THC” under federal law, which is still a controlled substance and illegal even when derived from hemp, so proceed with caution.

There’s still a lot we’re learning about THC-O, although there’s research on it dating back as far as the 1940s. As its popularity rises, it’s critical to keep up with the facts—and how to find safe, effective, reputable products.

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Here’s what we know about THC-O and how you can make sure it’s coming from a trusted source before you give it a try.

What is THC-O and where does it come from?

THC-O’s full name is THC-O acetate, and the earliest research we have on it dates back to American military experiments on non-lethal incapacitating agents in the 1940s. Researchers tested the compound on dogs. At the end of the experiment, the dogs had lost significant control of their motor function.

To derive THC-O from hemp, first CBD is converted to delta-8 or a similar THC modification. But it goes one step further. By adding Acetic Anhydride to the mix, it becomes an acetate—specifically, THC-O.

RelatedWhat is delta-8?

But don’t try this at home! Acetic Anhydride is highly corrosive and flammable, and puts your health, safety, and environment at risk unless it’s made in a highly-controlled lab environment. This is one of several reasons why you should only buy THC-O if you know it came from a reputable source.

How do you take THC-O?

Once finished, THC-O acetate is a kind of thick brown liquid. You can take it in a vape cartridge, a tincture, or an edible. It takes about 20-30 minutes to kick in.

What does THC-O feel like? How is it different from delta-8, -9, and -10?

Delta-8 and delta-10 are both milder, and generally less intoxicating, than traditional delta-9 THC. Delta-8 is known for more sedative effects, while delta-10 has a reputation for a more active, sativa-like high.

THC-O is significantly stronger than not only delta-8 and -10, but also regular THC. Some consumers have reported a more spiritual high with strong effects that can even border on hallucinogenic. Like any drug, effects and tolerance are going to vary from person to person.

RelatedWhat is delta-10?

How to buy THC-O safely

With THC-O largely unregulated, there are a lot of risks to buying THC-O from a mystery source. Cannabis researcher James Stephens told Leafly that sometimes producers don’t even know, or claim to not know, what’s in their own product: “I ask, ‘What’s the rest of the stuff?’, and they say, ‘We don’t know’…That’s what usually shuts down the conversation.”

There’s a possibility of toxic additives in THC-O oil, too—and we’ve already seen sketchy additives cause serious health problems. Because it’s so much stronger than other forms of THC, you’ll especially want an accurate potency.

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five has been hard at work developing THC-O products that meet their high standards. For now, you can get to know them through their fan-favorite offerings—and if THC-O appeals to you, you’ll know that you have a producer that you can trust for a great experience.

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