The effects of synthetic cannabinoid UR-144 on the human body —A review of 39 cases

Recreational use of synthetic cannabinoids has become increasingly popular during the last few years. This is primarily because these compounds produce psychoactive effects similar to cannabis, and often are not controlled. One of the most popular synthetic cannabinoids in recent years has been UR-144 [IUPAC name: (1-pentyl-1H-indol-3-yl)-(2,2,3,3-tetramethylcyclopropyl)-methanone]. Alternative abbreviations for this substance include TMCP-018, KM-X1, MN-001 and YX-17. UR-144 was invented in 2006 by Abbott Laboratories [1] and was first reported in herbal incenses seized in June 2012 in Korea [2].

Source: Forensic Science International - March 6, 2017 Category: Forensic Medicine Authors: Piotr Adamowicz, Joanna Giero ń, Dominika Gil, Wojciech Lechowicz, Agnieszka Skulska, Bogdan Tokarczyk Tags: Rapid Communication Source Type: research