CP 55,940, is a
cannabinoid which mimics the effects of naturally occurring
THC (the psychoactive compound found in
marijuana). CP 55,940 was created by
Pfizer in
1974 and was never marketed because of its highly psychoactive nature. It is currently used by scientists to study cannabinoid effects in biology. Some effects that have been noted are a greatly decreased rates of lever pressing in exposed mice, and a greater reaction to opiates in exposed mice. CP-55940 is 45 times more potent than Δ9-THC, and fully antagonized by
rimonabant (SR141716A) (Life Sci 1996;58:1239-47; last update 010106). CP 55940 produces cannabis-like effects in humans at a dose of 0.25 - 1 milligram and could potentially be used as an alternative to
medicinal marijuana. In the United States no law specifically controls CP 55,490, however under the
Federal Analog Act it is likely considered illegal if intended for human consumption due to its chemical similarity to cannabinoids found in
marijuana, a
Schedule I drug.
There is no information on the dangers or
Neurotoxicity of CP 55,940.
There is no recorded history of recreational use of CP 55,940.
-wikipedia article
This isnt the stuff in Marinol is it?