AM-1248 Stats & Data
NPS DataHub
MW390.57
FormulaC26H34N2O
CAS335160-66-2
IUPAC1-[(N-methylpiperidin-2-yl)methyl]-3-(adamant-1-oyl)indole
SMILES
CN1CCCCC1Cn1cc(C(=O)C23CC4CC(CC(C4)C2)C3)c2ccccc12InChIKey
JRECAXBHMULNJQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Chemical Class
Cannabinoid
Psychoactive Class
Psychedelic
Half-Life
Unknown in humans; effects are short‑lived when inhaled, suggesting rapid distribution/elimination; detection and PK data for AM‑1248 specifically are scarce in open literature.
Effect Profile
Curated
Psychedelic
5.6
Strong visuals with mild body load, headspace, and auditory effects
Visual Intensity×3
8
Headspace Depth×3
4
Auditory Effects×1
4
Body Load / Somatic Effects×1
5
Based on reports from:
Tolerance & Pharmacokinetics
drugs.wikiHalf-Life
Unknown in humans; effects are short‑lived when inhaled, suggesting rapid distribution/elimination; detection and PK data for AM‑1248 specifically are scarce in open literature.
Addiction Potential
Moderate to high. Synthetic cannabinoids show rapid tolerance development and a recognized withdrawal syndrome (sleep disturbance, irritability, anxiety, nausea; occasionally seizures), particularly with daily/frequent use.
Tolerance Decay
Full tolerance
3d
Half tolerance
14d
Baseline
~28d
Tolerance and cross‑tolerance patterns are inferred from user surveys and clinical observations of SCRAs as a class; quantitative values are illustrative to help plan spacing between sessions and should not be treated as precise pharmacometrics.
Cross-Tolerances
Cannabis (THC)
50%
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Other synthetic cannabinoids
70%
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Harm Reduction
drugs.wikiEvidence-backed harm-reduction points and rationale added below in this message. See citations. Ki/affinity values for AM‑1248 vary by source; secondary compilations suggest nanomolar CB binding with CB2 > CB1 selectivity, but primary in vitro data are limited in open sources accessible here. Treat potency as very high and batch-variable.
References
Drugs.wiki References
- Drugs-Forum Wiki: AM-1248 monograph (synonyms, CAS, overview)
- Bluelight Big & Dandy Synthetic Cannabinoids Thread (AM-1248 listed as class-6; high-potency adamantoylindole class)
- User experiences with AM‑1248 (rapid onset, overdose panic; caution against eyeballing)
- Erowid ‘Spice & Spin-offs’ article (sub‑mg potency reports; variability and risk in smoking blends)
- Toronto Drug Checking Service – AMB‑FUBINACA advisory (SCs can suppress breathing; combinations with opioids/benzos increase risk)
- Toronto Drug Checking Service – ACHMINACA advisory (co‑presence with opioids; cautions on depressant combinations)
- Toronto Drug Checking Service report (Detected SCs in opioid samples; market‑mixing risk)
- Systematic review: adverse events with synthetic cannabinoids (tachycardia, agitation, seizures; supportive ED care)
- Systematic review: signs/symptoms of SC toxicity (prevalence of tachycardia, agitation, hallucinations)
- Case series: MAB‑CHMINACA intoxication (life‑threatening agitation, seizures; need for aggressive sedation/intubation)
- Case report: seizures after confirmed SC ingestion (JWH‑018)
- SC‑related AKI – case series (Oregon/Washington cluster)
- SC‑related AKI – systematic review (55 subjects)
- SC intoxication with multi‑organ failure (AKI, rhabdomyolysis; supportive care)
- SC withdrawal – systematic review of case reports (symptom spectrum including psychosis, agitation, seizures)
- Global Drug Survey analysis – SCRA withdrawal profile and rapid tolerance compared with high‑potency cannabis
- Example legal scheduling capturing adamantoylindoles incl. AM‑1248