A process for the synthesis of Cannabidiol of formula (1): (1) is herein disclosed. The process comprises contacting a solution [solution (S1)] of (+)-p-mentha-diene-3-ol of formula (4) (4) or an ester thereof and olivetol of formula (3): (3) with a solution [solution (S2)] of a non-supported Lewis acid in a continuous flow reactor and treatment of the resulting mixture with a basic solution. The process offers the advantage that it can be conveniently carried out on an industrial scale while avoiding the formation of abnormal CBD and THC (Δ9-tetrahydrocannabinol).

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The present invention relates to a method for preparing cannabidiol by separation and purification using high-speed countercurrent chromatography, comprising: alcohol extraction and water precipitation, adsorption with a macroporous resin, and high-speed countercurrent chromatography separation. The present invention separates and obtains high-purity cannabidiol from industrial hemp flowers or leaves, while at the same time removing the psychotoxic component tetrahydrocannabinol by combining a macroporous resin chromatographic column with a high-speed countercurrent chromatograph, and optimizing process parameters, and the solvent used therein being environmentally friendly, leaving no residues, having low cost and being recyclable. Therefore, the method is suitable for industrial production.

The present invention relates to a method for preparing cannabidiol by separation and purification using high-speed countercurrent chromatography, comprising: alcohol extraction and water precipitation, adsorption with a macroporous resin, and high-speed countercurrent chromatography separation. The present invention separates and obtains high-purity cannabidiol from industrial hemp flowers or leaves, while at the same time removing the psychotoxic component tetrahydrocannabinol by combining a macroporous resin chromatographic column with a high-speed countercurrent chromatograph, and optimizing process parameters, and the solvent used therein being environmentally friendly, leaving no residues, having low cost and being recyclable. Therefore, the method is suitable for industrial production.

The present disclosure provides a method for decomposing a phenolic by-product, the method including: a step S10 of injecting and mixing a bisphenol A by-product produced in a bisphenol A production process, a mixed by-product stream of phenol by-products produced in a phenol production process, a decomposition apparatus side discharge stream, and a process water stream in a mixing apparatus; a step S20 of injecting a mixing apparatus discharge stream discharged from the mixing apparatus into a phase separation apparatus and phase-separating the mixing apparatus discharge stream into an oil-phase stream and a liquid-phase stream; a step S30 of feeding the oil-phase stream, which is phase-separated in the step S20 and discharged from the phase separation apparatus, to a decomposition apparatus to decompose the oil-phase stream; and a step S40 of circulating the decomposition apparatus side discharge stream obtained by the decomposition in the step S30 to the mixing apparatus in the step S10.

The present disclosure provides a method for decomposing a phenolic by-product, the method including: a step S10 of injecting and mixing a bisphenol A by-product produced in a bisphenol A production process, a mixed by-product stream of phenol by-products produced in a phenol production process, a decomposition apparatus side discharge stream, and a process water stream in a mixing apparatus; a step S20 of injecting a mixing apparatus discharge stream discharged from the mixing apparatus into a phase separation apparatus and phase-separating the mixing apparatus discharge stream into an oil-phase stream and a liquid-phase stream; a step S30 of feeding the oil-phase stream, which is phase-separated in the step S20 and discharged from the phase separation apparatus, to a decomposition apparatus to decompose the oil-phase stream; and a step S40 of circulating the decomposition apparatus side discharge stream obtained by the decomposition in the step S30 to the mixing apparatus in the step S10.

The present disclosure relates to cannabinoid-containing product for human consumption having an improved taste profile and to methods of manufacturing same. The present disclosure also relates to a process for making a cannabinoid-containing product for human consumption, comprising the following steps extraction of a cannabinoid and waxes from cannabis plant material with carbon dioxide under supercritical conditions to obtain an extract containing the cannabinoid and waxes, adding an emulsifier to the extract containing the cannabinoid and waxes to make a cannabinoid-containing emulsion for human consumption.

The present disclosure relates to cannabinoid-containing product for human consumption having an improved taste profile and to methods of manufacturing same. The present disclosure also relates to a process for making a cannabinoid-containing product for human consumption, comprising the following steps extraction of a cannabinoid and waxes from cannabis plant material with carbon dioxide under supercritical conditions to obtain an extract containing the cannabinoid and waxes, adding an emulsifier to the extract containing the cannabinoid and waxes to make a cannabinoid-containing emulsion for human consumption.

The present disclosure relates to a method of decomposing a phenolic by-product, including: a step of feeding and thermally cracking a phenolic by-product stream to and in a decomposition apparatus, recovering an active ingredient from a top discharge stream, and discharging a high-boiling substance through a bottom discharge stream; a step of pressurizing each of a side discharge stream of the decomposition apparatus and a bottom discharge stream of the decomposition apparatus; a step of mixing the pressurized side discharge stream of the decomposition apparatus and the pressurized bottom discharge stream of the decomposition apparatus with each other to form a mixed stream; and a step of passing a part of the mixed stream through a reboiler, circulating the part of the mixed stream to the decomposition apparatus, and discharging a residual mixed stream.

The present disclosure relates to a method of decomposing a phenolic by-product, including: a step of feeding and thermally cracking a phenolic by-product stream to and in a decomposition apparatus, recovering an active ingredient from a top discharge stream, and discharging a high-boiling substance through a bottom discharge stream; a step of pressurizing each of a side discharge stream of the decomposition apparatus and a bottom discharge stream of the decomposition apparatus; a step of mixing the pressurized side discharge stream of the decomposition apparatus and the pressurized bottom discharge stream of the decomposition apparatus with each other to form a mixed stream; and a step of passing a part of the mixed stream through a reboiler, circulating the part of the mixed stream to the decomposition apparatus, and discharging a residual mixed stream.

The present invention relates to a method for producing cannabigerol and purifying it from a reaction mixture. The present invention also relates to the cosmetic use of cannabigerol for the inhibition of tyrosinase activity and/or the reduction of melanin production in the skin, in particular for reducing pigmentation of the skin, preferably for the improvement of the appearance of the skin in case of hyperpigmentation, lentigo or vitiligo. Furthermore, the present invention relates to cannabigerol for use in a therapeutic method for the inhibition of tyrosinase activity and/or the reduction of melanin production in the skin, preferably for use in a therapeutic method for the treatment and/or prevention of malign skin disorders, in particular skin cancer.