Cannabinoid Science

Fluorinated vs Non‑Fluorinated Cannabinoids: Structural Impact and Scientific Implications One of the most important developments in cannabinoid science is the shift from heavily fluorinated synthetic cannabinoids toward newer, non‑fluorinated designs. Early generations of high‑potency cannabinoids, particularly compounds like 5F‑ADB and 5F‑MDMB, relied on a 5‑fluoropentyl tail that dramatically increased lipophilicity and CB1 receptor affinity. This … Read more

Metabolic Pathways of 5F-ADB, 5F-MDMB and Modern Synthetic Cannabinoids Metabolism is one of the most critical areas of cannabinoid science because it dictates how long a compound remains active, how it transforms inside the body, and how easily its metabolites can be detected through laboratory analysis. Synthetic cannabinoids such as 5F-ADB and 5F-MDMB are structurally … Read more

CB1 Receptor Binding and Structural Determinants in Modern Synthetic Cannabinoids The CB1 receptor is the principal target responsible for the psychoactive effects of both natural and synthetic cannabinoids. Modern synthetic cannabinoids, especially research chemicals like 5F-ADB and 5F-MDMB, demonstrate how molecular design can drastically influence receptor affinity and overall biological behavior. Understanding how these compounds … Read more

Cross-Family Structure–Activity Insights from Cannabinoids and Cathinones Although cannabinoids and cathinones belong to distinct pharmacological families, comparing them reveals valuable insights into how structural features influence biological activity across different classes of research chemicals. Cannabinoids primarily exert their effects through CB1 and CB2 receptors, whereas cathinones target monoamine transporters such as DAT, NET, and SERT. … Read more

Evolution of Fluorinated Synthetic Cannabinoids Synthetic cannabinoids have evolved through multiple generations of structural design, each contributing to a deeper understanding of how chemical modifications influence potency, receptor affinity, and metabolic behavior. Early compounds such as JWH‑018 introduced the basic framework for CB1 interaction, but the landscape shifted dramatically with the rise of fluorinated cannabinoids, … Read more