JWH-185
# JWH-185

JWH-185 is a synthetic cannabinoid receptor ligand from the naphthoylindole family. It is the carbonyl-reduced derivative of related compound JWH-081. The binding affinity of JWH-185 for the $CB_1$ receptor is reported as $K_i$ = 17 ± 3 nM.

In the United States, all $CB_1$ receptor agonists of the 3-(1-naphthylmethane)indole class such as JWH-185 are Schedule I Controlled Substances.

