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Comprehensive analytical characteristics of N-(adamantan-1-yl)-1- (cyclohexylmethyl)-1H-indazole-3-carboxamide (ACHMINACA)

Authors: Michal P. Dybowski, Piotr Holowinski, Rafal Typek, Andrzej L. Dawidowicz

Published in: Forensic Toxicology | Issue 1/2021

Abstract

Purpose

The aim of this study was to clarify the most essential analytical features of N-(adamantan-1-yl)-1-(cyclohexylmethyl)-1H-indazole-3-carboxamide (one of the newest cannabimimetics called ACHMINACA), to make them useful for analytical identification of this compound.

Methods

The compound was analyzed by gas chromatography–mass spectrometry, high-resolution liquid chromatography–mass spectrometry, crystal X-ray diffraction and spectroscopic methods such as nuclear magnetic resonance, Raman, and infrared spectroscopies.

Results

Detailed and comprehensive analytical data have been acquired for ACHMINACA.

Conclusions

Although brief descriptions of the partial data of ACHMINACA have appeared recently, this article provides the most detailed and comprehensive analytical data of ACHMINACA to our knowledge. Our data will significantly broaden the knowledge about the compound structure extending the possibility of its orthogonal analysis. The gathered data are useful for forensic, toxicological, and clinical purposes.

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Title: Comprehensive analytical characteristics of N-(adamantan-1-yl)-1- (cyclohexylmethyl)-1H-indazole-3-carboxamide (ACHMINACA)
Authors: Michal P. Dybowski
Piotr Holowinski
Rafal Typek
Andrzej L. Dawidowicz
Publication date: 01-01-2021
Publisher: Springer Singapore
Keyword: Cannabinoid
Published in: Forensic Toxicology / Issue 1/2021
Print ISSN: 1860-8965
Electronic ISSN: 1860-8973
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11419-020-00547-6

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