JWH-048 is a selective cannabinoid ligand, with a bindining affinity of Ki = 0.5 ± 0.1 nM for the CB2 subtype, and more than 22 times selectivity over the CB1.[1]
In the United States, all CB1 receptor agonists of the 3-(1-naphthoyl)indole class such as JWH-048 are Schedule I Controlled Substances.[2]
See also[]
JWH-015
JWH-018
JWH-019
JWH-073
References[]
^Aung MM, Griffin G, Huffman JW, Wu MJ, Keel C, Yang B, Showalter VM, Abood ME, Martin BR (2000). "Influence of the N-1 alkyl chain length of cannabimimetic indoles upon CB1 and CB2 receptor binding". Drug and Alcohol Dependence. 60 (2): 133–40. doi:10.1016/S0376-8716(99)00152-0. PMID10940540.
^21 U.S.C.§ 812: Schedules of controlled substances