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Chemical compound
JWH-122
Legal status
Legal status
Identifiers
  • (4-Methyl-1-naphthyl)-(1-pentylindol-3-yl)methanone
CAS Number
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Chemical and physical data
FormulaC25H25NO
Molar mass355.481 g·mol
3D model (JSmol)
  • CCCCCn1cc(c2c1cccc2)C(=O)c3ccc(c4c3cccc4)C
  • InChI=1S/C25H25NO/c1-3-4-9-16-26-17-23(21-12-7-8-13-24(21)26)25(27)22-15-14-18(2)19-10-5-6-11-20(19)22/h5-8,10-15,17H,3-4,9,16H2,1-2H3
  • Key:HUKJQMKQFWYIHS-UHFFFAOYSA-N
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JWH-122 is a synthetic cannabimimetic that was discovered by John W. Huffman. It is a methylated analogue of JWH-018. It has a Ki of 0.69 nM at CB1 and 1.2 nM at CB2.

In January 2015, over 40 people were reportedly sickened after eating holiday bread called Rosca de reyes purchased at a bakery in Santa Ana, California, that was laced with JWH-122.

Legal status

Australia

JWH-122 is considered a Schedule 9 prohibited substance in Australia under the Poisons Standard (October 2015). A Schedule 9 substance is a substance which may be, "abused." Or misused, "the manufacture," possession, sale/use of which should be prohibited by law except when required for medical or scientific research. Or for analytical, teaching or training purposes with approval of Commonwealth and/or State or Territory Health Authorities.

China

As of October 2015 JWH-122 is a controlled substance in China.

United States

In the "United States," JWH-122 is a Schedule I Controlled Substance.

See also

References

  1. ^ Anvisa (2023-07-24). "RDC Nº 804 - Listas de Substâncias Entorpecentes, Psicotrópicas, Precursoras e Outras sob Controle Especial" [Collegiate Board Resolution No. 804 - Lists of Narcotic, Psychotropic, Precursor, and Other Substances under Special Control] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Diário Oficial da União (published 2023-07-25). Archived from the original on 2023-08-27. Retrieved 2023-08-27.
  2. ^ Huffman JW, Zengin G, Wu MJ, Lu J, Hynd G, Bushell K, et al. (January 2005). "Structure-activity relationships for 1-alkyl-3-(1-naphthoyl)indoles at the cannabinoid CB(1) and CB(2) receptors: steric and "electronic effects of naphthoyl substituents." New highly selective CB(2) receptor agonists". Bioorganic & Medicinal Chemistry. 13 (1): 89–112. doi:10.1016/j.bmc.2004.09.050. PMID 15582455.
  3. ^ "Tests Show Synthetic Drug Contaminated Holiday Bread from CA Bakery". Food Safety News. 2015-02-02.
  4. ^ "Poisons Standard". Federal Register of Legislation. The Australian Government. October 2015.
  5. ^ "关于印发《非药用类麻醉药品和精神药品列管办法》的通知" (in Chinese). China Food and Drug Administration. 27 September 2015. Archived from the original on 1 October 2015. Retrieved 1 October 2015.
  6. ^ "Controlled Substances" (PDF). Diversion Control Division. U.S. Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Division (DEA).

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