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CBG vs CBN: what’s the difference?
CBG comes from CBGA, the acid the plant branches every pentyl cannabinoid from, after decarboxylation. CBN comes from Δ9-THC and THCA that have oxidised with oxygen, light, heat and time; there is no CBN synthase. CBG sits at the start of the biosynthetic map, while CBN forms downstream as a product of storage. CAS 25654-31-3 (CBG) and 521-35-7 (CBN).
| CBG | CBN | |
|---|---|---|
| CAS | 25654-31-3 | 521-35-7 |
| Origin | Decarboxylated CBGA | Oxidised Δ9-THC / THCA |
| Synthase | Parent acid’s enzymes | None; not a synthase product |
| Peregrine SKU | cbg-isolate | cbn-isolate |
Origin
A brief that says ‘sleep cannabinoid’ is using marketing language. The COA still has to name either CBN or CBG at a stated purity.
Established
- Opposite places on the biosynthetic/chemical map.
- Separate CAS.
Not yet
- Evidence that CBN is a proven sleep aid.
Questions
Which one is for sleep?
Neither carries a sleep claim from Peregrine. CBN is the one marketed for sleep, and we sell it as an ingredient. Sleepz, our 7-hour formula in development, is a separate product.
Evidence language follows CBG Atlas (Peregrine-funded; editorial independence). Not medical advice. Not a disease claim.
Related
Educational, not medical advice. Nothing here diagnoses, treats, cures or prevents any disease. Wholesale isolates are ingredients, not finished supplements. Education is aligned with CBG Atlas, which Peregrine funds without editorial control.