Potency

We qualify and quantify 11 cannabinoids in order to help: consumers understand the potential effects a product may have; manufacturers more accurately dose their products; cultivators optimize their harvests. We utilize fully validated HPLC-DAD methods across all matrix types.

Analytes

THCA

• THCa or Tetrahydrocannabinolic Acid is the non-psychoactive cannabinoid precursor to Δ9 THC or Δ8 THC, the psychoactive compounds within cannabis. Through a process known as nonenzymatic decarboxylation, which removes a carboxyl group from the THCa compound using a mix of heat and/or time, the THCa compound is converted to the psychoactive compounds of Δ9 THC or Δ8 THC. This process usually takes place when smoking or vaporizing a cannabis good and is also performed by manufacturers when producing cannabis distillates or edibles. THCa is known to have many potential health benefits. Please navigate to our potential benefit guide to view the list of its possible therapeutic uses.

CBDV

• CBDv or Cannabidivarin is the non-psychoactive cannabinoid relative of CBD produced from CBGva. Typically CBDv is found in very small quantities within the cannabis plant early research in CDBv has suggested that it has many of the same health benefits as CBD. Please navigate to our potential benefit guide to view the list of possible therapeutic uses.

D9THC

• Δ9 THC or Delta 9 Tetrahydrocannabinol is a psychoactive compound found in the cannabis plant. Δ9 THC is produced through a process known as nonenzymatic decarboxylation which removes a carboxyl group from THCa, the precursor compound to Δ9 THC, using a mix of heat and/or time. This process usually takes place when smoking or vaporizing a cannabis good and is also performed by manufacturers when producing cannabis distillates or edibles. The psychoactive effects felt by the consumption of Δ9 THC are produced by the binding of the Δ9 THC cannabinoid to CB1 cannabinoid receptors concentrated in the brain and central nervous system. Δ9 THC is known to have many potential health benefits. Please navigate to our potential benefit guide to view the list of its possible therapeutic uses.

CBGA

• CBGa or Cannabigerolic Acid is the precursor to THCa, CBDa, and CBCa all of which are formed through biosynthesis in the plant itself. Although there is not much research on the benefits of CBGa early studies have been promising. Without the natural production of CGBa none of the other benefits from THC, CBD, or CBC would be possible. Please navigate to our potential benefit guide to view the list of possible therapeutic uses.

D8THC

• Δ8 THC or Delta 8 Tetrahydrocannabinol is the lesser known psychoactive compound found in the cannabis plant and is a close relative to Δ9 THC. Δ8 THC is produced through a process known as non-enzymatic decarboxylation which removes a carboxyl group from THCa, the precursor compound to Δ8 THC, using a mix of heat and/or time. This process usually takes place when smoking or vaporizing a cannabis good and is also performed by manufacturers when producing cannabis distillates or edibles. Although Δ8 and Δ9 are very similar in structure, Δ8 is typically seen as having less potent psychoactive effects then Δ9. These psychoactive effects are produced by the binding of the Δ8 THC cannabinoid to CB1 cannabinoid receptors, concentrated in the brain and central nervous system. Δ8 THC is known to have many potential health benefits. Please navigate to our potential benefit guide to view the list of its possible therapeutic uses.

CBG

• CBG or Cannabigerol is a non-psychoactive cannabinoid that exists in the cannabis plant and is produced by the non-enzymatic decarboxylation of CBGa. CBG is one of the lesser studied cannabinoids and typically doesn’t show up at high levels within cannabis products. Early studies have shown CBG to have several health benefits. Please navigate to our potential benefit guide to view the list of possible therapeutic uses.

THCV

• THCv or Tetrahydrocannabivarin is a naturally occurring compound in the Cannabis plant. Unlike THCa, THCv is not known to be psychoactive unless consumed at very high levels. Although there hasn’t been much research on the benefits of THCv early studies show it to have many of the same benefits as other cannabinoids within the cannabis plant. Please navigate to our potential benefit guide to view the list of possible therapeutic uses.

CBN

• CBN or Cannabinol is a cannabinoid that is produced from additional degradation or decarboxylation of THC. CBN is typically seen in manufactured products including edibles and cannabis distillate and is usually creating from overheating THC. Although CBN is usually an accidental bi-product of the manufacturing process it is known to have many health benefits. Please navigate to our potential benefit guide to view the list of possible therapeutic uses.

CBDA

• CBDa or Cannabidiolic Acid is the non-psychoactive cannabinoid precursor to CBD, a naturally occurring cannabinoid within the cannabis plant that is known to have many health benefits. Through a process known as non-enzymatic decarboxylation, which removes a carboxyl group from the CBDa compound using a mix of heat and/or time, the CBDa compound is converted to the beneficial CBD. This process usually takes place when smoking or vaporizing a cannabis good and is also performed by manufacturers when producing cannabis distillates or edibles. Although there has not been enough research about the benefits of CBDa initial studies appear to be very promising. CBDa is usually consumed through juicing or ingesting raw cannabis. Please navigate to our potential benefit guide to view the list of possible therapeutic uses.

CBC

• CBC or Cannabichromene is another one of the less studied cannabinoids within the cannabis plant produced from the non-enzymatic decarboxylation of CBCa. Research is still in its infancy for this cannabinoids but early studies show CBC to have many of the same benefits as CBD. Please navigate to our potential benefit guide to view the list of possible therapeutic uses.

CBD

• CBD or Cannabidiol is a non-psychoactive cannabinoid produced by non-enzymatic decarboxylation of CBDa, which is produced naturally in the cannabis plant. CBD was recently approved by the World Health Organization as safe with no abuse potential. CBD is a holistic medication that has been growing in popularity due to its many health benefits. Please navigate to our potential benefit guide to view the list of possible therapeutic uses.

Pesticides

Greenleaf utilized the latest LC-MS/MS technology for the qualification and quantification of pesticides within cannabis samples. We offer a Oklahoma compliance panel consisting of the most common and concerning of the most common and concerning pesticides. We test for a total of 13 pesticides.

Analytes

Spirotetramat

• Trade names include Movento, Ultor, Kontos. A pesticide used on fruits and vegetables as well as in greenhouses and on ornamental crops such as christmas trees.

Spiromesifen

• Trade names include Oberon, Forbid, Judo. A pesticide that targets whiteflies, spider mites, and other pests on fruit and vegetable crops.

Tebuconazole

• Trade names include Folicur, Fenetrazole, Ethyltrainol, Elite, Raxil, Lynx. A fungicide and plant growth regulator used to combat various foliar fungal diseases on food crops.

Etoxazole

• Trade names include Baroque, Borneo, TetraSan, and Oxazole. A pesticide used to control spider mites and their eggs on ornamental crops and greenhouses.

Imazalil

• Trade names include Enilconazole, Deccozil, Chloramizol, Fungaflor, and Imaverol. A broad spectrum fungicide used on food and ornamental crops to combat mildew. Also, used to prevent decay during storage of food crops.

Imidacloprid

• Trade names include Admire, Dominion, Confidor, Mallet, Merit, and Bronide. A pesticide made to mimic the toxic effects of nicotine on insect nervous systems.

Malathion

• Trade names include Carbophos, Maldison, Ortho Malathion. A common pesticide used in agriculture, home products, lice shampoos, and mosquito elimination for public health.

Myclobutanil

• Trade names include Eagle 20, Systhane, Rally, Nova 40. A fungicide commonly used on food crops such as strawberries, grapes, and almonds. Myclobutanil at temperatures greater than 205°C, in certain conditions, can create highly toxic hydrogen cyanide gas. Long term exposure, even at very low concentrations, can cause neurological, respiratory, cardiovascular, and thyroid issues. Can exacerbate problems in medical patients.

Azoxystrobin

• Trade names include Amistar, Heritage Fungicide. Fungicide used to treat and prevent fungal growth on fruit, grain, and vegetable crops.

Bifenazate

• Trade name Floramite. A miticide used to control mites in greenhouses, nurseries, landscaping, and ornamental crops; generally not used on food crops.

Abamectin

• Abamectin–alternatively, Avermectin B1, MK-936. Common trade names include Avid Miticide, Advance 375A Select, Affirm, Agri-Mek, Vertimec. General use pesticide containing avermectin B1a, primarily, and avermectin B1b. Agricultural pesticide used to control mites and insects in fruit and vegetable crops as well as used domestically to combat fire ants.

Permethrins

• Measured as cumulative residue of cis- and trans-permethrin isomers. Trade names include Ambush, Nix, Elimite, Nittifor, Pounce, Lyclear, Kudos. A broad spectrum insecticide commonly used to treat head lice and scabies. Long term exposure can lead to adverse effects on the liver and nervous system.

Spinosad

• Trade names include Monterey Garden, Captain Jack’s Deadbug, Bonide, Spintor, Radiant. A pesticide derived from soil bacteria used on agricultural crops and head lice.

Compliance Microbial

Microbiological screening uses analytes specific molecular probes to determine the presence of 6 different species of bacteria and fungus. This analysis is done on the latest qPCR technology.

Analytes

• Aspergillus flavus
• Aspergillus fumigatus
• Aspergillus niger
• Aspergillus terreus
• Salmonella SPP
• STEC

Filth and Foreign Material

Filth and Foreign material is a visual inspection required by the state. The purpose is to check for contamination of product from rodent hair, fecal matter, soil and cinders, etc.

Heavy Metals

Greenleaf utilizes ICP-MS for Heavy Metals analysis. Our ICP-MS is capable of detecting metals at sub-ppb trace levels. Combined with the instruments specificity, this instrument and methodology yields accurate and reliable results.

Analytes

• Arsenic
• Cadmium
• Lead
• Mercury

Terpenes

Terpenes are naturally produced by the cannabis plant. Different terpenes determine the aroma and type of effect felt from using the cannabis product. Effects from terpenes vary; some are especially successful in inducing sleep while others stimulate mental focus.

Greenleaf utilized Gas Chromatography to determine the terpene profile of your products. Our test evaluations enable growers and consumers to have a better idea of what effects their strain might produce.

Analytes

• a-Pinene
• Camphene
• b-Pinene
• b-Myrcene
• d-3-Carene
• a-Terpinene
• p-cymene
• d-Limonene
• Eucalyptol
• Ocimene 1
• Ocimene 2
• g-Terpinene
• Terpinolene
• Linalool
• Isopulegol
• Geraniol
• b-Caryophyllene
• a-Humulene
• Nerolidol 1
• Nerolidol 2
• caryophyllene oxide
• Guaiol
• a-Bisabolol

Residual Solvents

Greenleaf utilized GC-MS technology to analyze residual solvents within cannabis samples. The extra confirmation of analyte identification using mass spectrometry allows us to identify and quantify the solvents with a high level of confidence. We offer a comprehensive analysis containing all 13 solvents in the Oklahoma compliance panels.

Analytes

• Butanes
• Methanol
• Pentane
• Ethanol
• Acetone
• Isopropanol
• N-hexane
• Ethyl-Acetate
• Benzene
• Heptane
• Toluene
• m, p, o- xylene
• Propane

Mycotoxins

Greenleaf analyzes mycotoxins on an LC-MS/MS to ensure accuracy and specificity. Mycotoxins are the by-product of select species of Aspergillus and have proven to be harmful to humans.

Analytes

• Aflatoxins-B1
• Aflatoxins-B2
• Aflatoxins-G1
• Aflatoxins-G2
• Ochratoxins