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    AM-2201 molecular structure

    AM-2201 Stats & Data

    am2201
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    MW359.44
    FormulaC24H22FNO
    CAS335161-24-5
    IUPAC1-[(5-Fluoropentyl)-1''H''-indol-3-yl]-(naphthalen-1-yl)methanone
    SMILESFCCCCCn1cc(C(=O)c2cccc3ccccc23)c2ccccc12
    InChIKeyALQFAGFPQCBPED-UHFFFAOYSA-N
    Cannabinoids; 2020/2.1 Von Indol Pyrazol und 4-Chinolon abgeleitete Verbindungen; 2021/2.1 Von Indol Pyrazol und 4-Chinolon abgeleitete Verbindungen; 2022/2.1 Von Indol Pyrazol und 4-Chinolon abgeleitete Verbindungen
    Chemical Class Cannabinoid
    Psychoactive Class Psychedelic
    Half-Life Short-acting; parent likely clears within a few hours with active hydroxylated metabolites persisting somewhat longer. Human PK data are sparse.

    Receptor Profile

    Receptor Actions

    Agonists
    CB1 and CB2 receptor full agonist

    Effect Profile

    Curated + 29 Reports
    Psychedelic 5.6

    Strong visuals and auditory effects with moderate body load, low headspace

    Visual Intensity×3
    96.4
    Headspace Depth×3
    23.7
    Auditory Effects×1
    96.9
    Body Load / Somatic Effects×1
    74.1
    Catalog Erowid

    Tolerance & Pharmacokinetics

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    Half-Life
    Short-acting; parent likely clears within a few hours with active hydroxylated metabolites persisting somewhat longer. Human PK data are sparse.
    Addiction Potential
    Moderate to high. As a full CB1 agonist with rapid-on/rapid-off kinetics, it can produce fast tolerance, craving, and a redose cycle. Withdrawal after daily use may include irritability, insomnia, diaphoresis, nausea, anxiety/panic; tapers are safer than abrupt cessation.

    Tolerance Decay

    Full tolerance 3d Half tolerance 7d Baseline ~28d

    Model is heuristic from user reports: tolerance builds within days of heavy use and decays over weeks. Cross-tolerance with THC is partial; with other full-agonist SCRAs it is stronger.

    Cross-Tolerances

    THC (cannabis)
    40% ●○○
    other synthetic cannabinoids
    70% ●○○

    Experience Report Analysis

    Erowid
    29 Reports
    2009–2020 Date Range
    28 With Age Data
    22 Effects Detected

    Demographics

    Gender Distribution

    Age Distribution

    Reports Over Time

    Effect Analysis

    Erowid

    Effects aggregated from 29 experience reports (29 Erowid)

    29 Reports
    22 Effects Detected
    8 Positive
    6 Adverse
    8 Neutral

    Effect Sentiment Distribution

    Confidence Distribution

    Positive Effects 8

    Empathy 20.7% 70%
    Focus Enhancement 20.7% 70%
    Euphoria 17.2% 70%
    Music Enhancement 17.2% 70%
    Color Enhancement 17.2% 70%
    Tactile Enhancement 17.2% 70%
    Stimulation 13.8% 70%
    Body High 13.8% 70%

    Adverse Effects 6

    Anxiety 62.1% 70%
    Confusion 37.9% 70%
    Increased Heart Rate 17.2% 70%
    Muscle Tension 13.8% 70%
    Nausea 13.8% 70%
    Seizure 13.8% 70%

    Real-World Dose Distribution

    62K Doses

    From 9 individual dose entries

    Smoked (n=5)

    Median: 15.0mg 25th: 7.0mg 75th: 42.0mg 90th: 166.8mg
    mg/kg median: 0.254 mg/kg 75th: 0.785

    Form / Preparation

    Most common forms and preparations reported

    Redose Patterns

    Redosing behavior across 18 reports

    5.6% Redosed
    1.1 Avg Doses

    Harm Reduction

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    AM-2201 is an extremely potent full agonist at CB1/CB2 receptors; microgram-level errors are clinically relevant. Volumetric dosing (dissolving a weighed amount into a measured volume) greatly lowers overdose risk compared with sprinkling powder or using uneven herbal blends. Herbal/incense products often contain highly variable amounts per gram; uneven distribution produces ‘hot hits’ and overdose clusters. Fast onset/short duration (especially inhaled) strongly promotes compulsive redosing; pre-portion doses and impose a waiting period to reduce escalation. Acute toxicity can include severe anxiety/agitation, hypertension, tachyarrhythmia, hyperthermia, hyperemesis, seizures, and in some cases acute kidney injury; seek urgent care for chest pain, persistent vomiting, confusion, seizures, or dark urine. Avoid hot environments and vigorous exertion during intoxication due to hyperthermia/rhabdomyolysis risk; sip fluids but do not overhydrate. Do not mix with stimulants or tramadol; both raise seizure and cardiovascular risks. Depressants (alcohol, opioids, benzodiazepines) increase sedation and aspiration risk; polydrug fatalities are well-documented with potent SCRAs. Adulteration/mislabelling is common: some ‘cannabis’ vapes and herbal products have contained potent SCRAs, occasionally far stronger than AM-2201; use trusted sources, prefer lab-verified materials, and avoid unknown cartridges. If dependent, a gradual taper or transition to lower-potency cannabinoids (with support) is safer than abrupt stop; expect days of sleep and mood disturbance. Do not drive or operate machinery for several hours after effects resolve; psychomotor impairment and rebound anxiety persist beyond the peak.

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