When cannabis is in its raw state the Cannabinoids have an extra carboxyl ring in their molecular structure. Two of the most prevalent cannabinoids are THC and CBD.
During decarboxylation, the extra carboxyl group is removed and the chemical structure is altered by the heat.
The molecule will release a carboxyl group after adequate heat has been applied to bud. In turn, that carboxyl group gets replaced with a hydrogen molecule.
And with CBD it works just the same. This is because both CBD and THC acids are carboxylic acids which alter directly when the temperature rises.
These complex carboxylic acids are unique in that the temperature is the only stimulus needed to modify the molecular structure.
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