JWH 398 is a synthetic cannabinoid (CB) that acts as an agonist at both the central CB
1 receptor and the peripheral CB
2 receptor (K
i = 2.3 and 2.8 nM, respectively).
1 It has been detected as an additive of herbal mixtures.
2 JWH 398 5-
chloronaphthyl isomer differs structurally from JWH 398 by having the chloro group attached to the naphthyl rings at the 5, rather than the 4, position. The biological and toxicological properties of this compound have not been characterized. This product is intended for forensic purposes.
