Cannabidiol
CAS registry number (Chemical Abstracts Service)
0013956-29-1
Chemical Formula
C21-H30-O2
Molecular Weight
314
Therapeutic Categories
Anticonvulsant agent
Anxiolytic agent
Antiemetic agent
Central stimulant
Chemical Names
(3R, 4R)-2-p-Mentha-1,8-dien-3-yl-5-pentylresorcinol
2-[(1R, 6R)-3-Methyl-6-(1-methylethenyl)-2-cyclohexen-1-yl]-5-pentyl-1,3-benzenediol
2-[(1R,6R)-6-isopropenyl-3-methylcyclohex-2-en-1-yl]-5-pentylbenzene-1,3-diol (IUPAC)
trans-(-)-2-p-mentha-1,8-dien-3-yl-5-pentylresorcinol
Foreign Name
- Cannabidiol (German)
Generic Name
- CBD (IS)
Brand Names
- Sativex (Cannabidiol and Dronabinol)
Almirall, Spain; Almirall Hermal, Germany; GW Pharma, Canada; GW Pharma, United Kingdom
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Glossary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| IUPAC | International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry |
| IS | Inofficial Synonym |
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