ADB-PINACA is a cannabinoid designer drug that is an ingredient in some synthetic cannabis products. It is a potent agonist of the CB1 receptor and CB2 receptor with EC50 values of 0.52 nM and 0.88 nM respectively.[1][2] Like MDMB-FUBINACA, this compound incorporates the unnatural amino acid tert-leucine.

Side effects

ADB-PINACA has been linked to multiple hospitalizations and deaths due to its use.[3][4][5]

Metabolism

Nineteen ADB-PINACA major metabolites were identified in several incubations with cryopreserved human hepatocytes. Major metabolic reactions included pentyl hydroxylation, hydroxylation followed by oxidation (ketone formation), and glucuronidation.[6]

Legality

ADB-PINACA is listed in the Fifth Schedule of the Misuse of Drugs Act (MDA) and therefore illegal in Singapore as of May 2015.[7]

In the United States, it is a Schedule I controlled substance.[8] but its 5'-bromo analog ADB-5'Br-PINACA is not as of October 20th, 2023.

As of October 2015 ADB-PINACA is a controlled substance in China.[9]

See also

References

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  6. ^ Carlier J, Diao X, Scheidweiler KB, Huestis MA (May 2017). "Distinguishing Intake of New Synthetic Cannabinoids ADB-PINACA and 5F-ADB-PINACA with Human Hepatocyte Metabolites and High-Resolution Mass Spectrometry". Clinical Chemistry. 63 (5): 1008–1021. doi:10.1373/clinchem.2016.267575. PMID 28302730.
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  8. ^ Drug Enforcement Administration, Department of Justice (February 2014). "Schedules of controlled substances: temporary placement of four synthetic cannabinoids into Schedule I. Final order". Federal Register. 79 (27): 7577–82. PMID 24605391.
  9. ^ "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.