- Source: 5F-AB-PINACA
5F-AB-PINACA is an indazole-based synthetic cannabinoid that is derived from a series of compounds originally developed by Pfizer in 2009 as an analgesic medication, and has been sold online as a designer drug.
5F-AB-PINACA has been reported to be a potent agonist of the CB1 receptor and CB2 receptor with EC50 values of 0.48 nM and 2.6 nM respectively. Its metabolism has been described in literature.
Legality
= China
=As of October 2015 5F-AB-PINACA is a controlled substance in China.
= Germany
=5F-AB-PINACA is an Anlage II controlled substance in Germany as of May 2015.
= Singapore
=It is also controlled under the Fifth Schedule of the Misuse of Drugs Act (MDA) in Singapore as of May 2015.