Chemistry:JWH-120

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Short description: Chemical compound
JWH-120
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FormulaC23H21NO
Molar mass327.427 g·mol−1
3D model (JSmol)

JWH-120 is a synthetic cannabimimetic that was discovered by John W. Huffman. It is the N-propyl analog of JWH-122. It is a potent and selective ligand for the CB2 receptor, but a weaker ligand for the CB1 receptor. It has a binding affinity of Ki = 6.1 ± 0.7 nM at the CB2 subtype and 173 times selectivity over the CB1 subtype.[1]

In the United States, all CB1 receptor agonists of the 3-(1-naphthoyl)indole class such as JWH-120 are Schedule I Controlled Substances.[2]

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References

  1. "Structure-activity relationships for 1-alkyl-3-(1-naphthoyl)indoles at the cannabinoid CB(1) and CB(2) receptors: steric and electronic effects of naphthoyl substituents. New highly selective CB(2) receptor agonists". Bioorganic & Medicinal Chemistry 13 (1): 89–112. January 2005. doi:10.1016/j.bmc.2004.09.050. PMID 15582455. 
  2. 21 U.S.C. § 812: Schedules of controlled substances