Cannabinoids
HHC (Hexahydrocannabinol)
Street names: HHC, Hexahydrocannabinol, Hydroxyhexahydrocannabinol
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⚡What it does
- THC-like high: euphoria, relaxation
- Often described as between D8 and D9 in strength
⚠Key risks
- Semi-synthetic — hydrogenation process uses metal catalysts (palladium, platinum) with contamination risk
- ZERO human safety research
- Unregulated products — unknown purity
- Impaired driving, anxiety, dependence
- Drug tests: may or may not trigger (metabolites uncertain)
✚Overdose signs
- Anxiety, paranoia
- Vomiting
- Fainting
- Racing heart
📋Quick facts
Also known asHHC, Hexahydrocannabinol, Hydroxyhexahydrocannabinol
CategoryCannabinoids
Schedule / classFederally unscheduled; state bans spreading
AppearanceVapes, gummies, distillate — semi-synthetic cannabinoid from hemp CBD
Street price~$20–$50 vapes; gummies $15–$40
Legal statusFederally unscheduled (hemp-derived); banned in some states; 'legal high' grey market
Last updated2026-09-17
Sources: FDA, EMCDDA
Category comparison — Cannabinoids
| Substance | Class | Top risks | Street price |
|---|---|---|---|
| HHC (Hexahydrocannabinol) | Federally unscheduled; state bans spreading | Semi-synthetic — hydrogenation process uses metal catalysts (palladium, platinum) with contamination risk; ZERO human safety research | ~$20–$50 vapes |
| Delta-8 THC | Federally unscheduled | UNREGULATED — 2021-2023 testing found residual solvents, heavy metals, and unknown byproducts in many D8 products; Conversion process (CBD→D8) uses harsh acids/solvents | ~$10–$40 gummies |
| Cannabis (Weed) | Schedule I | Anxiety, panic attacks, paranoia — especially high-THC strains and concentrates; Impaired memory, coordination and driving ability for hours | ~$10–$20 per gram flower |
| THC Vapes & Carts | Schedule I | EVALI — the 2019 lung-injury outbreak: black-market carts cut with vitamin E acetate destroyed lungs; thousands hospitalized, dozens died; Counterfeit packaging ('Dank Vapes', fake California labels) is near-total in illegal markets | ~$20–$60 per cart illegal market |
Street prices are regional estimates. Potency and cuts vary constantly.
?Frequently asked questions
What does HHC (Hexahydrocannabinol) look like?
Vapes, gummies, distillate — semi-synthetic cannabinoid from hemp CBD
What are the signs of a HHC (Hexahydrocannabinol) overdose?
Anxiety, paranoia; Vomiting; Fainting Call emergency services immediately.
How addictive is it?
Semi-synthetic — hydrogenation process uses metal catalysts (palladium, platinum) with contamination risk Dependence can develop with regular use.