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PCP (Phencyclidine) solution

1.0 mg/mL in methanol, ampule of 1 mL, certified reference material, Cerilliant®

Synonym(s):

Phencyclidine

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C17H25N
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
243.39
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.24

grade

certified reference material

Quality Level

form

liquid

feature

Snap-N-Spike®/Snap-N-Shoot®

packaging

ampule of 1 mL

manufacturer/tradename

Cerilliant®

drug control

Narcotic Licence Schedule A (Switzerland); psicótropo (Spain); Decreto Lei 15/93: Tabela IIA (Portugal)

concentration

1.0 mg/mL in methanol

technique(s)

gas chromatography (GC): suitable
liquid chromatography (LC): suitable

application(s)

forensics and toxicology

format

single component solution

storage temp.

2-8°C

InChI

1S/C17H25N/c1-4-10-16(11-5-1)17(12-6-2-7-13-17)18-14-8-3-9-15-18/h1,4-5,10-11H,2-3,6-9,12-15H2

InChI key

JTJMJGYZQZDUJJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N

General description

Phencyclidine, commonly known as PCP, is a recreational drug with hallucinogenic and neurotoxic effects. With street names such as "angel dust" or "wet", PCP comes in either powder or liquid forms. The illicit drug is typically sprayed onto leafy material such as cannabis and then smoked. This certified solution standard is suitable for use as starting material in calibrators and controls for a variety of LC/MS or GC/MS applications from forensic analysis and clinical toxicology to urine drug testing.
Phencyclidine, commonly known as PCP, is a recreational drug with hallucinogenic and neurotoxic effects. With street names such as "angel dust" or "wet", PCP comes in either powder or liquid forms. The illicit drug is typically sprayed onto leafy material such as cannabis and then smoked. This certified solution standard is suitable for use as starting material in calibrators and controls for a variety of LC/MS or GC/MS applications from forensic analysis and clinical toxicology to urine drug testing.

Application


  • A Collaborative Platform for Novel Compound Identification - Characterization of Designer Phencyclidines (PCPs) POXP, PTHP, and P2AP: This research highlights a collaborative platform for the identification and characterization of novel designer PCPs, emphasizing their potential as analytical standards and sigma receptor agonists. The study provides valuable insights for scientists involved in receptor binding studies and the development of dissociative anesthetics for research (Sisco, Urbas, 2023).

  • Long-term adaptation of prefrontal circuits in a mouse model of NMDAR hypofunction: Investigating the long-term effects of NMDAR hypofunction in mice, this study uses PCP to elucidate mechanisms of schizophrenia, showcasing its application as a NMDA receptor antagonist in neuropharmacological studies. The findings are crucial for advancing knowledge on neurotransmitter research and mental health disorders (Ponserre et al., 2024).

  • 3-Methoxy-Phencyclidine Induced Psychotic Disorder: A Literature Review and an (18)F-FDG PET/CT Case Report: This review and case report discuss the psychiatric implications of 3-Methoxy-Phencyclidine, a derivative of PCP, providing insights into its effects on human cognition and behavior. Such studies are essential for developing high-purity PCP liquids for sigma receptor assays and understanding its role as a non-competitive NMDA antagonist (Pepe et al., 2024).

  • Trips Through the Skin: Reviewing Cutaneous Drug Reactions to Psychedelics and Hallucinogens: This review explores the dermatological reactions associated with psychedelic drugs, including PCP. It underscores the importance of understanding the biochemical pathways affected by PCP, reinforcing its utility as a research chemical in pharmaceutical applications (Rahman et al., 2024).

  • Novel α-amino-3-hydroxy-5-methyl-4-isoxazole-propionic acid receptor (AMPAR) potentiator LT-102: A promising therapeutic agent for treating cognitive impairment associated with schizophrenia: This research explores the potential therapeutic uses of AMPAR potentiators, highlighting PCP′s role in enhancing understanding of glutamatergic dysfunction in schizophrenia. It showcases PCP′s utility in developing treatments that modulate neurotransmitter systems, valuable for neuropharmacology research (Qi et al., 2024).

Legal Information

CERILLIANT is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany
Snap-N-Shoot is a registered trademark of Cerilliant Corporation
Snap-N-Spike is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 3 Dermal - Acute Tox. 3 Inhalation - Acute Tox. 3 Oral - Flam. Liq. 2 - STOT SE 1

Target Organs

Eyes,Central nervous system

Storage Class Code

3 - Flammable liquids

WGK

WGK 2

Flash Point(F)

49.5 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

9.7 °C - closed cup


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Daniel C Javitt
Schizophrenia bulletin, 38(5), 911-913 (2012-09-19)
At present, all medications for schizophrenia function primarily by blocking dopamine D2 receptors. Over 50 years ago, the first observations were made that subsequently led to development of alternative, glutamatergic conceptualizations. This special issue traces the historic development of the
Pritsana Piyabhan et al.
Journal of the Medical Association of Thailand = Chotmaihet thangphaet, 96(2), 231-238 (2013-08-14)
Cognitive impairment is a common characteristic in schizophrenia that cannot be attenuated by antipsychotics. Brahmi, popularly known as a cognitive enhancer might be a new frontier of cognitive deficit treatment in schizophrenia. To study effects of Brahmi on attenuation at
Bryan L Roth et al.
PloS one, 8(3), e59334-e59334 (2013-03-26)
In this paper we determined the pharmacological profiles of novel ketamine and phencyclidine analogues currently used as 'designer drugs' and compared them to the parent substances via the resources of the National Institute of Mental Health Psychoactive Drug Screening Program.
Masakuni Horiguchi et al.
Behavioural brain research, 238, 36-43 (2012-09-29)
Development of dopamine (DA) D(1) receptor agonists is a priority to improve cognitive impairment in schizophrenia (CIS). This study examined the dose-response relationship of the selective D(1) agonist, SKF38393 (0.5-40 mg/kg), to reverse the deficit in novel object recognition (NOR)
Ross Zimnisky et al.
Psychopharmacology, 226(1), 91-100 (2012-10-20)
A major challenge in the pharmacological treatment of psychotic disorders is the effective management of the associated cognitive dysfunctions. Novel concepts emphasize a potential benefit of partial agonists acting upon dopamine D(2)-like receptors in ameliorating these cognitive deficits, and pre-clinical

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