What is ALPHA-CAT? Alpha-CAT, or Cannabinoid Analysis Tool, uses a simple analytical method of thin layer chromatography (TLC) in conjunction with specific thin layers and a development solution. Thanks to this new protocol, the main active compounds in cannabis can be visually displayed through a highly specific staining reaction that indicates the presence of cannabinoids in a given cannabis sample or product. Six (6) major cannabinoids found in cannabis can be detected and identified using alpha-CAT analysis: kanabidiol (CBD) kanabinol (CBN) tetrahydrokanabinol (THC) tetrahydrokanabivarin (THCV) kanabigerol (CBG) kanabichromen (CBC) The test sample requires a minimal amount of material (0.1 grams) and thanks to the unique and efficient analysis of the cannabinoid profile of various substances, whether plant parts, trichome resins, extracts, tinctures and snacks (ice cream, biscuits, teas...). The alpha-CAT kit will help you to estimate the effect of any particular variety based on these aids: A reference scale of THC and CBD content with which to determine the strength and potency of a given sample; a chemotype/cannabinoid profile that places the strain in a specific category; a chemotype action chart to indicate what pharmacological effect to expect; a list of symptoms and their treatments, which will help you determine which variety will best achieve relief from a particular symptom. Alpha-CAT Mini-Lab Test Kit 20 test plates Number of tests*: THC & CBD analysis: 20 to 80 Chemotype fingerprint: 20 * Each test plate allows testing in 4 lanes. A complete analysis of 1 variety will use all 4 lanes. 1 strip is sufficient to obtain a chemotype fingerprint of the variety being tested and therefore a total of 4 varieties can be tested on 1 test plate. The following items must be provided by the user samples of cannabis or cannabis products (e.g. biscuits, ice cream, cakes, etc.) a well-ventilated working room (a hood with a filter is recommended) a digital scale ALPHA-CAT test protocol The alpha-CAT system can simultaneously separate cannabinoids and provide a chemical profile of each sample using a simple and inexpensive method. The alpha-CAT method separates some neutral and acidic forms of cannabinoids, which are clearly distinguished from each other by brightly coloured spots. The chemotype profile shows the number of cannabinoids and their relative concentration. The higher the concentration, the larger and more brightly coloured the stain. With alpha-CAT you can determine the presence of cannabinoids in each sample and determine the content of each individual cannabinoid by its concentration in the sample. The alpha-CAT test allows anyone, even non-scientists, to determine the active cannabinoid profile in a wide range of medicines (flowers, resins, concentrates, cosmetics, tinctures, snacks and most cannabinoid-containing products in general). When the test plate is immersed in the dye solution, coloured spots...
