JWH-148
# JWH-148

JWH-148 is a synthetic cannabimimetic that was discovered by John W. Huffman. It is the indole 2-methyl analog of JWH-120. It is a moderately selective ligand for the $CB_2$ receptor, with a binding affinity of $K_i$ = 14.0 ± 1.0 nM at this subtype, and more than eight times selectivity over the $CB_1$ subtype.

In the United States, all $CB_1$ receptor agonists of the 3-(1-naphthoyl)indole class such as JWH-148 are Schedule I Controlled Substances.

