Editor's note: This article has been reviewed and updated for accuracy in 2026. A large majority of cannabis users are well aware that the cannabis and hemp is comprised of cannabinoids, and they’re familiar with some of the more popular cannabinoids, such as THC and CBD. While there’s no doubt that these are the two best-known cannabis cannabinoids, and that both provide a wealth of benefits (THC is responsible for creating the psychoactive effect that marijuana is famous for and CBD offers numerous health benefits, such as pain and anxiety reduction), these aren’t the only cannabinoids that marijuana contains. In fact, at the time of writing, it has been determine that hemp and cannabis plants produce an astounding 150 different types of cannabinoids – and it’s believed that there are even more! Some of the cannabinoids that marijuana and hemp contain are naturally produced in high quantities, while others are produced in relatively small amounts. Some of the natural compounds that are generated in small amounts offer several notable benefits, and thanks to scientific advances, ways to synthetically create these cannabinoids have been discovered such as Delta 8 for example. One of the natural compounds that cannabis produces in minimal quantities that can be created synthetically is hexahydrocannabinoil, or HHC. What is HHC? What benefits does it provide? How does it compare to other cannabinoids, such as Delta-8? Is it safe and legal to use? To