Canbisol (Nabidrox), is a synthetic cannabinoid derivative that is the dimethylheptyl homologue of 9-nor-9β-hydroxyhexahydrocannabinol (HHC). It is a potent agonist at both the CB1 and CB2receptors, with a binding affinity of 0.1 nM at CB1 and 0.2 nM at CB2.[1] It is mainly used in scientific research, in receptor binding studies to determine the structure and function of the cannabinoid receptors,[2][3][4] but has been made illegal in some countries due to its possible abuse potential as a cannabinomimetic drug.[5]
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