JWH 251 4-methylphenyl isomer

• CAT Number: R067475
• CAS Number: 864445-41-0
• Molecular Formula: C22H25NO
• Molecular Weight: 319.448
• Purity: ≥95%
• Storage: -20°C
• IUPAC Name: 2-(4-methylphenyl)-1-(1-pentylindol-3-yl)ethanone
• InChI: InChI=1S/C22H25NO/c1-3-4-7-14-23-16-20(19-8-5-6-9-21(19)23)22(24)15-18-12-10-17(2)11-13-18/h5-6,8-13,16H,3-4,7,14-15H2,1-2H3
• InChIKey: GSVYYNBRAJBCQS-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CCCCCN1C=C(C2=CC=CC=C21)C(=O)CC3=CC=C(C=C3)C

JWH 251 is a cannabimimetic indole that shows a high affinity for the central cannabinoid (CB1) receptor with a Ki value of 29 nM. This compound has been identified as an adulterant in herbal blends. JWH 251 4-<wbr></wbr>methylphenyl isomer differs from JWH 251 by having the methyl group at the 4 position, rather than the 2 position, on the phenyl group. The biological and toxicological properties of this compound have not been characterized. This product is intended for forensic purposes.

Reference

1.Huffman, J.W.,Szklennik, P.V.,Almond, A., et al. 1-Pentyl-3-phenylacetylindoles, a new class of cannabimimetic indoles. Bioorganic & Medicinal Chemistry Letters 15, 4110-4113 (2005).