Chemical Properties
White Powder
Uses
JWH 018 is the 18th compound synthesized in a series of more than 470 analogs and metabolites of ?9-Tetrahydro- cannabinol (THC) (T293200), the active component of marijuana. JWH 018 acts as cannabinoid receptor.
Controlled substance.
Biological Activity
Potent cannabinoid receptor agonist with mild selectivity for CB 2 (K i values are 2.94 and 9.0 nM for CB 2 and CB 1 receptors respectively).
Description
JWH 018 (CRM) (Item No. 27973) is a certified reference material categorized as a synthetic cannabinoid. It has been found in Spice/K2-type herbal blends and may have neurotoxic properties. JWH 018 is regulated as a Schedule I compound in the United States. JWH 018 (CRM) (Item No. 27973) is provided as a DEA exempt preparation. This product is intended for research and forensic applications.
Definition
ChEBI: JWH 018 is an indolecarboxamide.
