Cannabinoid
CBGA
Cannabigerolic acid
C₂₂H₃₂O₄
360.49 g/mol Non-intoxicating (precursor)
Typical abundanceminor
Receptor targets
Biosynthetic precursor — negligible direct receptor activity
Mechanism of action
The 'mother cannabinoid': the acidic precursor from which the plant's synthase enzymes build THCA, CBDA and CBCA. Most is converted during growth, leaving little in the mature flower.
Reported effects
Research
Preclinical; explored as a metabolic and PPAR-active compound.