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.

Disclosed are methods for preparing cannabigerol (CBG) or a CBG analog, embodiments of the method comprising providing a compound (I); combining the compound (I) with geraniol and a solvent to form a reaction mixture; and combining the reaction mixture with an acid catalyst to form a product mixture comprising the CBG or the CBG homolog. The method may further comprise separating the CBG or the CBG analog from the product mixture and may further comprise purifying the CBG or CBG analog. Methods for preparing cannabigerolic acid (CBGA) or a cannabigerolic acid analog are also disclosed. The present disclosure also provides highly purity CBG, CBGA, and analogs thereof.

Disclosed are methods for preparing cannabigerol (CBG) or a CBG analog, embodiments of the method comprising providing a compound (I); combining the compound (I) with geraniol and a solvent to form a reaction mixture; and combining the reaction mixture with an acid catalyst to form a product mixture comprising the CBG or the CBG homolog. The method may further comprise separating the CBG or the CBG analog from the product mixture and may further comprise purifying the CBG or CBG analog. Methods for preparing cannabigerolic acid (CBGA) or a cannabigerolic acid analog are also disclosed. The present disclosure also provides highly purity CBG, CBGA, and analogs thereof.

The application relates to crystalline cannabigerol comprising at least one X-ray powder diffraction peak selected from the group consisting of 4.73°, 9.52°, 14.30°, and 23.93° 2Θ(each ±0.20° 2Θ), to methods of making the crystalline cannabigerol and its medical uses.

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The application relates to crystalline cannabigerol comprising at least one X-ray powder diffraction peak selected from the group consisting of 4.73°, 9.52°, 14.30°, and 23.93° 2Θ(each ±0.20° 2Θ), to methods of making the crystalline cannabigerol and its medical uses.

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Compounds and methods related to the prevention and treatment of diseases and conditions, some of which are facilitated by melanogenesis are disclosed. Specifically, the present subject matter includes a series of compounds and compositions and their use for anti-melanogenic and antioxidant activity. This subject matter also includes the treatment of skin disorder due to acne vulgaris and related inflammatory and post inflammatory hyperpigmentation. Methods for synthesizing contemplated compounds are also disclosed.

Disclosed are methods for preparing cannabigerol (CBG) or a CBG analog, embodiments of the method comprising providing a compound (I); combining the compound (I) with geraniol and a solvent to form a reaction mixture; and combining the reaction mixture with an acid catalyst to form a product mixture comprising the CBG or the CBG homolog. The method may further comprise separating the CBG or the CBG analog from the product mixture and may further comprise purifying the CBG or CBG analog. Methods for preparing cannabigerolic acid (CBGA) or a cannabigerolic acid analog are also disclosed. The present disclosure also provides highly purity CBG, CBGA, and analogs thereof.

Disclosed are methods for preparing cannabigerol (CBG) or a CBG analog, embodiments of the method comprising providing a compound (I); combining the compound (I) with geraniol and a solvent to form a reaction mixture; and combining the reaction mixture with an acid catalyst to form a product mixture comprising the CBG or the CBG homolog. The method may further comprise separating the CBG or the CBG analog from the product mixture and may further comprise purifying the CBG or CBG analog. Methods for preparing cannabigerolic acid (CBGA) or a cannabigerolic acid analog are also disclosed. The present disclosure also provides highly purity CBG, CBGA, and analogs thereof.

A method of modifying a naturally occurring Cannabis raw plant material, a purified Cannabis product from a naturally occurring Cannabis raw plant material, and a modified Cannabis product from a naturally occurring Cannabis raw plant material. The method includes selectively extracting at least some volatile organic compounds from a naturally occurring Cannabis raw plant material. At least some of a naturally occurring potential cannabinoid content in the Cannabis raw plant material is retained after removal of the at least some of the volatile organic compounds as well as substantially all of the physical structure of the Cannabis raw plant material.

An object of the present invention is to provide a compound for modulating expression of Major Histocompatibility Complex Class I (MHC-1) and/or TAP-1, in eukaryotic cells. In certain aspects, the compound is a curcuphenol, a terpene or a cannabinoid. Also provided are a composition that comprises the compound and methods of use thereof, for instance, for augmenting an immune response involving MHC-1 CTL, treating cancer, or treating a disease associated with histone acetylation abnormalities.