MDMB-PICA

The following information was compiled in November 2023 and is subject to change as new research is conducted and as new information becomes available:

Description: MDMB-PICA is a novel synthetic cannabinoid with structural similarity to MDMB-PINACA, 5F-MDMB-PICA, and other synthetic cannabinoids. MDMB-PICA was first detected in September 2023 by our laboratory and was confirmed in October 2023 after acquiring standard reference material.

Sample Source: Northern Tier Research (Pennsylvania)

Sample Appearance: Toxicology specimens (extracts)

Pharmacology: MDMB-PICA is an active and potent synthetic cannabinoid.^1,2

Toxicology: MDMB-PICA has been detected in seven toxicology samples at the CFSRE.

Drug Materials: MDMB-PICA has not been identified in drug materials to date at the CFSRE.

Demographics / Geographics: Samples originated from the state of Illinois.

Legal Status: MDMB-PICA is not explicitly scheduled in the United States.

Class:

Cannabinoid

Appearance:

Blood, urine

Formula:

C21H30N2O3

MW:

358.5

[M+]:

358

[M+H]+:

359.2329

IUPAC:

methyl 3,3-dimethyl-2-[(1-pentylindole-3-carbonyl)amino]butanoate

Report Date:

November 28, 2023