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Formula | C19H25NS |
Molar mass | 299.48 g·mol−1 |
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Benocyclidine, also known asbenzo
It acts as apotent andselectivedopamine reuptake inhibitor (DRI) and apsychostimulant.[2][3] Unlike relatedcompounds likephencyclidine andketamine, benocyclidine is a pure DRI with negligibleaffinity for theNMDA receptor, and it therefore lacks anyanticonvulsant,anesthetic,hallucinogenic, ordissociative effects.[2][3] It has been used to label thedopamine transporter.[4][5] BCP was used to try to find a commonpharmacophore for DRI type stimulants.[6]
More recently, benocyclidine has been found in several ecstasy tablets, sold asMDMA.[7]
Benocyclidine is a Schedule Icontrolled substance in the state ofFlorida andVirginia, making it illegal to buy, sell, or possess in these states.[8][9]
Otherwise, benocyclidine is not scheduled at the federal level in theUnited States,[10] but may be considered an analog of PCP, in which case purchase, sale, or possession could be prosecuted under theFederal Analog Act if intended for human consumption.