AB-CHMINACA explained
AB-CHMINACA is an indazole-based synthetic cannabinoid. It is a potent agonist of the CB1 receptor (Ki = 0.78 nM) and CB2 receptor (Ki = 0.45 nM) and fully substitutes for Δ9-THC in rat discrimination studies, while being 16x more potent.[1] [2] Continuing the trend seen in other cannabinoids of this generation, such as AB-FUBINACA and AB-PINACA, it contains a valine amino acid amide residue as part of its structure, where older cannabinoids contained a naphthyl or adamantane residue.
Side effects
There have been a number of reported cases of seizures, deaths, and psychotic episodes in relation to this synthetic cannabinoid.[3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8] [9]
Legal status
In 2015, AB-CHMINACA became a Schedule I controlled substance in the United States.[10]
AB-CHMINACA is an Anlage II controlled substance in Germany as of May 2015.[11]
As of October 2015 AB-CHMINACA is a controlled substance in China.[12]
AB-CHMINACA is illegal in Switzerland as of December 2015.[13]
AB-CHMINACA is an illegal substance in Russian Federation.
See also
Notes and References
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- https://www.caymanchem.com/app/template/Product.vm/catalog/15434 AB-CHMINACA
- Web site: N-(1-amino-3-methyl-1-oxobutan-2-yl)-1-(cyclohexylmethyl)-1H-indazole-3-carboxamide (AB-CHMINACA), N-(1-amino-3-methyl-1-oxobutan-2-yl)-1-pentyl-1H-indazole-3-carboxamide (AB-PINACA) and [1-(5-fluoropentyl)-1''H''-indazol-3-yl](naphthalen-1-yl)methanone (THJ-2201). Background Information and Evaluation of 'Three Factor Analysis' (Factors 4, 5, and 6) for Temporary Scheduling. ]. Drug Enforcement Administration . December 2014 . 7 August 2015.
- Web site: Vertex: Police warn of 'ticking time bomb' of potentially lethal cannabis substitute . https://web.archive.org/web/20150605215437/http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/vertex-police-warn-of-ticking-time-bomb-of-potentially-lethal-cannabis-substitute-10301030.html . 2015-06-05 . limited . live . The Independent . 5 June 2015 . 2 July 2015 . Merrill J .
- Trecki J, Gerona RR, Schwartz MD . Synthetic Cannabinoid-Related Illnesses and Deaths . The New England Journal of Medicine . 373 . 2 . 103–7 . July 2015 . 26154784 . 10.1056/NEJMp1505328 .
- Wurita A, Hasegawa K, Minakata K, Gonmori K, Nozawa H, Yamagishi I, Suzuki O, Watanabe K . 6 . Identification and quantification of metabolites of AB-CHMINACA in a urine specimen of an abuser . Legal Medicine . 19 . 113–8 . March 2016 . 26257317 . 10.1016/j.legalmed.2015.07.011 .
- Web site: No criminal charges in March death of Terrance Moxley . Richland Source . 30 September 2015 . 2 October 2015 . Schock B .
- Tyndall JA, Gerona R, De Portu G, Trecki J, Elie MC, Lucas J, Slish J, Rand K, Bazydlo L, Holder M, Ryan MF, Myers P, Iovine N, Plourde M, Weeks E, Hanley JR, Endres G, St Germaine D, Dobrowolski PJ, Schwartz M . 6 . An outbreak of acute delirium from exposure to the synthetic cannabinoid AB-CHMINACA . Clinical Toxicology . 53 . 10 . 950–6 . November 2015 . 26555732 . 10.3109/15563650.2015.1100306 . 9128755 . 24724258 .
- Klavž J, Gorenjak M, Marinšek M . Suicide attempt with a mix of synthetic cannabinoids and synthetic cathinones: Case report of non-fatal intoxication with AB-CHMINACA, AB-FUBINACA, alpha-PHP, alpha-PVP and 4-CMC . Forensic Science International . 265 . 121–4 . August 2016 . 26890319 . 10.1016/j.forsciint.2016.01.018 .
- Schedules of controlled substances: temporary placement of three synthetic cannabinoids into schedule I. Final order . Federal Register . 80 . 20 . 5042–7 . January 2015 . 25730924 . Drug Enforcement Administration . Department of Justice .
- Web site: Gesetz über den Verkehr mit Betäubungsmitteln (Betäubungsmittelgesetz - BtMG) Anlage II (zu § 1 Abs. 1) (verkehrsfähige, aber nicht verschreibungsfähige Betäubungsmittel) . 22 June 2015.
- Web site: 关于印发《非药用类麻醉药品和精神药品列管办法》的通知 . China Food and Drug Administration . 27 September 2015 . Chinese . 1 October 2015 . https://web.archive.org/web/20151001222554/http://www.sfda.gov.cn/WS01/CL0056/130753.html . 1 October 2015 . dead .
- Web site: Verordnung des EDI über die Verzeichnisse der Betäubungsmittel, psychotropen Stoffe, Vorläuferstoffe und Hilfschemikalien . Der Bundesrat.
- Cannaert A, Sparkes E, Pike E, Luo JL, Fang A, Kevin RC, Ellison R, Gerona R, Banister SD, Stove CP . 6 . in Vitro Cannabinoid Receptor 1 Activity of Recently Detected Synthetic Cannabinoids 4F-MDMB-BICA, 5F-MPP-PICA, MMB-4en-PICA, CUMYL-CBMICA, ADB-BINACA, APP-BINACA, 4F-MDMB-BINACA, MDMB-4en-PINACA, A-CHMINACA, 5F-AB-P7AICA, 5F-MDMB-P7AICA, and 5F-AP7AICA . ACS Chemical Neuroscience . November 2020 . 11 . 24 . 4434–4446 . 33253529 . 10.1021/acschemneuro.0c00644 . 227246346 .