A hydrocarbon refers to chemical compounds made up of hydrogen and carbon atoms, which are commonly used as solvents to extract cannabinoids and terpenes from the cannabis plant. The most frequently used hydrocarbons in cannabis extraction are butane and propane, and these are key to producing concentrates such as BHO (butane hash oil) and PHO (propane hash oil). Hydrocarbon extraction is valued for its ability to retain the plant’s terpene profile and produce potent, flavorful concentrates.
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Hydrocarbon extraction requires serious safety infrastructure but the end product quality can be outstanding.
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