What is HHC and How Does it Get You High?

HHC or hydroxyhexyl-cannabinol is a minor cannabinoid found naturally in cannabis. Learn more about how it gets you high and its effects.

What is HHC and How Does it Get You High?

HHC, or hydroxyhexyl-cannabinol, is a minor cannabinoid found naturally in cannabis. It is too small in quantity to be cost-effectively extracted, so it is usually produced in a laboratory using chemical processes. HHC is a mix of two forms, high-power active HHC (HHC 9R) and low-power inactive HHC (HHC 9S). When taken, it stimulates increased activity more than other THC products usually do, resulting in a high similar to that of THC.

Users often experience a milder euphoric “high” that lasts between two and three hours, with a general sense of relaxation and mood-boosting effects that stimulate the senses. The federal government is likely to look away from HHC and delta-8, since they don't appear to be a major public health problem. A study on beta-HHC in rats indicated that it has significant analgesic benefits, but more research is needed to evaluate the full potential of HHC. To create HHC-O, on the other hand, manufacturers add the chemical compound acetic anhydride to HHC. The biggest concern of HHC products is the use of aggressive chemicals in the manufacturing process that reach the final product, so it is important to check third-party laboratory tests for heavy metals, chemical solvents and other contaminants that could remain in HHC products badly produced.

Always look for third-party laboratory tests to ensure that there are no harmful by-products left in your HHC. If this is your first time using HHC, you might be wondering what it is, if it can get you high and what the high would feel like. The answer is yes; HHC makes you high. And just like THC, the euphoric effect will affect everyone differently.