Cannabis Ruderalis

XLR-11
Legal status
Legal status
  • NZ: Temporary Class Drug
  • US: Schedule I in Florida, Schedule 1 in South Dakota[1]
Identifiers
  • (1-(5-fluoropentyl)-1H-indol-3-yl)(2,2,3,3-tetramethylcyclopropyl)methanone
CAS Number
ChemSpider
CompTox Dashboard (EPA)
Chemical and physical data
FormulaC21H28FNO
Molar mass329.459 g·mol−1
3D model (JSmol)
  • CC1(C(C1(C)C)C(=O)c2cn(c3c2cccc3)CCCCCF)C
  • InChI=1S/C21H28FNO/c1-20(2)19(21(20,3)4)18(24)16-14-23(13-9-5-8-12-22)17-11-7-6-10-15(16)17/h6-7,10-11,14,19H,5,8-9,12-13H2,1-4H3
  • Key:PXLDPUUMIHVLEC-UHFFFAOYSA-N

XLR-11 (5"-fluoro-UR-144) is a drug that acts as a potent agonist for the cannabinoid receptors CB1 and CB2 with EC50 values of 98 nM and 83 nM, respectively.[2] It is a 3-(tetramethylcyclopropylmethanoyl)indole derivative related to compounds such as UR-144, A-796,260 and A-834,735, but it is not specifically listed in the patent or scientific literature alongside these other similar compounds,[3][4] and appears to have not previously been made by Abbott Laboratories, despite falling within the claims of patent WO 2006/069196. XLR-11 was found to produce rapid, short-lived hypothermic effects in rats at doses of 3 mg/kg and 10 mg/kg, suggesting that it is of comparable potency to APICA and STS-135.[2]

Detection

A forensic standard for this compound is available, and a representative mass spectrum has been posted on Forendex.[5] An ELISA immunoassay technique for detecting XLR-11 and UR-144 in blood and urine as part of general drug screens has been developed by Randox Laboratories and Tulip Biolabs, Inc.[1][6]

Recreational use

XLR-11 was instead first identified by laboratories in 2012 as an ingredient in synthetic cannabis smoking blends, and appears to be a novel compound invented specifically for grey-market recreational use.[7] It was banned in New Zealand by being added to the temporary class drug schedule, effective from 13 July 2012.[8] It has also been banned in Florida as of 11 December 2012.[9] Arizona banned XLR-11 on April 3, 2013.[10]

Toxicity

XLR-11 has been linked to acute kidney injury in some users,[11] along with AM-2201.[12][13]

See also

References

  1. ^ SD HB1024
  2. ^ a b Attention: This template ({{cite doi}}) is deprecated. To cite the publication identified by doi:10.1021/acschemneuro.5b00107, please use {{cite journal}} (if it was published in a bona fide academic journal, otherwise {{cite report}} with |doi=10.1021/acschemneuro.5b00107 instead.
  3. ^ WO application 2006069196, Pace JM, Tietje K, Dart MJ, Meyer MD, "3-Cycloalkylcarbonyl indoles as cannabinoid receptor ligands", published 2006-06-29, assigned to Abbott Laboratories 
  4. ^ Frost JM, Dart MJ, Tietje KR, Garrison TR, Grayson GK, Daza AV, El-Kouhen OF, Yao BB, Hsieh GC, Pai M, Zhu CZ, Chandran P, Meyer MD (January 2010). "Indol-3-ylcycloalkyl ketones: effects of N1 substituted indole side chain variations on CB(2) cannabinoid receptor activity". J. Med. Chem. 53 (1): 295–315. doi:10.1021/jm901214q. PMID 19921781.{{cite journal}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  5. ^ "XLR-11". Structural, chemical, and analytical data on controlled substances. Southern Association of Forensic Scientists (SAFS).
  6. ^ "Randox Toxicology launches ELISA for the detection of new generation Synthetic Cannabinoids (Spice) drugs UR-144 and XLR-11". Press Release. Randox Laboratories Ltd. 29 April 2013.
  7. ^ Attention: This template ({{cite doi}}) is deprecated. To cite the publication identified by doi:10.1071/CH14198, please use {{cite journal}} (if it was published in a bona fide academic journal, otherwise {{cite report}} with |doi=10.1071/CH14198 instead.
  8. ^ "CB-13, MAM-2201, AKB48, and XLR11 are classified as temporary class drugs". Temporary Class Drug Notice. The Department of Internal Affairs: New Zealand Gazette. 5 July 2012.
  9. ^ "Attorney General Pam Bondi Outlaws Additional Synthetic Drugs" (Press release). State of Florida. 11 December 2012.
  10. ^ "Governor Jan Brewer Signs Legislation to Combat Production, Use of Dangerous Drugs" (PDF) (Press release). Office of the Governor, State of Arizona. Retrieved 27 August 2014.
  11. ^ "Alphabet Soup, or the newer synthetic cannabinoids..." The Dose Makes The Poison Blog. 11 December 2013. Retrieved 18 September 2014.
  12. ^ Bhanushali GK, Jain G, Fatima H, Leisch LJ, Thornley-Brown D (April 2013). "AKI associated with synthetic cannabinoids: a case series". Clin J Am Soc Nephrol. 8 (4): 523–6. doi:10.2215/CJN.05690612. PMID 23243266.{{cite journal}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  13. ^ "Acute Kidney Injury Associated with Synthetic Cannabinoid Use — Multiple States, 2012". Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report. U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). 15 February 2013. Retrieved 15 February 2013.


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