Cannabis: The boom. The benefits. The Importance of testing.
Cannabis Analyzer for Potency
Advanced i-Series Solution Package

A turn-key solution, complete with a column, mobile phase, certified standards, methods, batches, and reports. Allows for sample submission to reporting in just a few mouse clicks, with easy and minimal workflow for the inexperienced analyst.
Contact a Sales Representative for a Product Quote Many U.S. states have now legalized cannabis for either medical use or “adult” (recreational) use or both, and numerous health benefits have been reported for cannabis, including; general pain reduction, anti-nausea, reduction of seizures, and autism. QC testing for cannabinoids is essential for the accurate labeling of cannabis products in both medical and recreational cannabis markets. Cannabis “potency” is normally reserved for the quantitation of the major cannabinoids, including THCA, THC, CBD, and CBN.

Standard Compound List | |
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d9-THC | d9-Tetrahydrocannabinoid |
d8-THC | d8-Tetrahydrocannabinoid |
THCA | d9-Tetrahydrocannabinolic acid |
THCV | Tetrahydrocannabivarin |
CBD | Cannabidiol |
CBDA | Cannabidiolic acid |
CBDV | Cannabidivarin |
CBG | Cannabigerol |
CBGA | Cannabigerolic acid |
CBN | Cannabinol |
CBC | Cannabichromene |
Click to view the Cannabis Alkaloids |
Accurate Results from Real-World Sample Extracts
The following is an overlay of a flower sample with the standards supplied in the High-Sensitivity Method package.
Three Proven Methods:
High Throughput Method

When high sample throughput is paramount – 60 samples per 8 hr. day. Quantitative for 10 cannabinoids (no THCV) in under 8 minutes. Developed in collaboration with commercial testing laboratories.
HPLC-017-Learn more in this application news about the High Throughput Method
High Sensitivity Method

When THCV is important, yet with good sample throughput – 48 samples per 8 hr. day. Quantitative for 11 cannabinoids (including THCV) in under 10 minutes. The method provides the sharpest chromatographic peaks and best sensitivity.
HPLC-016-Learn more in this application news about the High Sensitivity Method
High Resolution Method

For baseline separation of 11+ components, including THCV. Minimum Resolution = 2.0. 16 samples per 8 hr. day. This is the preferred method when performing research, adding additional compounds, or state regulations change.
HPLC-015–Learn more in this application news about the High Resolution Method
Custom Cannabis Analyzer Software
Shimadzu does not support or promote the use of its products or services in connection with illegal use, cultivation or trade of cannabis products. Shimadzu products are intended to be used for research use only purposes or state approved medical research. Shimadzu Scientific Instruments is not condoning the use of recreational nor medical marijuana, we are merely providing a market summary of the cannabis testing industry.
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