Naphthoylindoles

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Chemical structure of JWH-018, a simple naphthoylindole JWH018.svg
Chemical structure of JWH-018, a simple naphthoylindole

Naphthoylindoles are a class of synthetic cannabinoids. [1]

Pharmacology

Behaving similarly in vivo to endocannabinoids such as anandamide or 2-arachidonoylglycerol (2-AG), naphthoylindoles can bind to endocannabinoid receptors in animals, presenting as CB1 and/or CB2 partial/full agonists.

History

They have gained notoriety over the years for illicit usage and distribution in Europe and North America, typically marketed as "herbal incense blends." [2]

See also

References

  1. ↑ Manera C, Tuccinardi T, Martinelli A (April 2008). "Indoles and related compounds as cannabinoid ligands". Mini Reviews in Medicinal Chemistry. 8 (4): 370–87. doi:10.2174/138955708783955935. PMID   18473928.
  2. ↑ "Synthetic cannabinoids drug profile". emcdda.europa.eu. EMCDDA. Retrieved 21 May 2023.
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